3rd Grade Grammar Assessment

A __________ is a group of words that tells a complete thought.

• Subject

• Predicate

• Sentence

The subject of a simple sentence tells whom or what the sentence is about.

• True

• False

The predicate of a simple sentence tells what the subject does or is.

• True

• False

A sentence that is not a complete thought is called a _______.

• fragment

• predicate

• run-on sentence

Identify the complete subject of the sentence, and if it is a simple subject or a compound subject. (Choose 2 correct answers)

• fell off the desk

• The red notebook

• Simple Subject

• Compound Subject

Identify the complete subject in the sentence, and if it is a simple subject or compound subject. (choose 2 correct answers)

• Chocolate and vanilla

• are my favorite ice cream flavors.

• Simple Subject

• Compound Subject

Identify the complete predicate in the sentence, and if it is a simple predicate or compound predicate. (choose 2 correct answers)

• The cat

• likes to jump and play.

• Simple Predicate

• Compound Predicate

Identify the complete predicate of the sentence, and if it is a simple predicate or compound predicate. (Choose 2 correct answers)

• The red notebook

• fell off the desk

• Simple Predicate

• Compound Predicate

Which is an example of a fragment?

• Drove her car

• The cat is sleeping

• He likes apples

Which of the following is a question?

• I saw a wonderful painting.

• Where is my new bracelet?

• Uncle Randy is a great storyteller!

• Write your name on your paper.