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Contents THEME 1 Lesson 1 Statements and Questions ......................................................................... 3 Lesson 2 Commands and Exclamations.................................................................... 5 Lesson 3 Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates ........................................... 7 Lesson 4 Compound Subjects and Predicates ........................................................... 9 Lesson 5 Review.................................................................................................... 11 THEME 2 Lesson 6 Simple and Compound Sentences ........................................................... 12 Lesson 7 Common and Proper Nouns ................................................................... 14 Lesson 8 Abbreviations........................................................................................... 16 Lesson 9 Singular and Plural Nouns........................................................................ 18 Lesson 10 Review.................................................................................................... 20 THEME 3 Lesson 11 Possessive Nouns .................................................................................... 21 Lesson 12 Singular and Plural Pronouns ................................................................... 23 Lesson 13 Subject and Object Pronouns................................................................... 25 Lesson 14 Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement.............................................................. 27 Lesson 15 Review.................................................................................................... 29 THEME 4 Lesson 16 Adjectives ................................................................................................ 30 Lesson 17 Adjectives That Compare ......................................................................... 32 Lesson 18 Articles .................................................................................................... 34 Lesson 19 Action Verbs ............................................................................................ 36 Lesson 20 Review.................................................................................................... 38 THEME 5 Lesson 21 The Verb Be.............................................................................................. 39 Lesson 22 Main and Helping Verbs........................................................................... 41 Lesson 23 Present-Tense Verbs ................................................................................. 43 Lesson 24 Past-Tense and Future-Tense Verbs ........................................................... 45 Lesson 25 Review.................................................................................................... 47 THEME 6 3 Lesson 26 Irregular Verbs ......................................................................................... 48 Lesson 27 Adverbs ................................................................................................... 50 Lesson 28 Contractions ............................................................................................ 52 © Harcourt • Grade Lesson 29 Punctuation ............................................................................................. 54 Lesson 30 Review.................................................................................................... 56
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6:33:29 PM 8/10/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 QuestionsLesson 1 Statements and Grammar Practice Book 1 Vaughn on Maple Street livesVaughn lives on Maple Street.he a student new isHe is a new student.math he enjoysHe enjoys math.flute the he playsHe plays the flute.from London is AndreaAndrea is from London.science she good is atShe is good at science.lives she near park theShe lives near the park.she likes dance toShe likes to dance.teaches Mr. Jackson third gradeMr. Jackson teaches third grade.He the welcomes children newHe welcomes the new children.1 Rewrite each group of words to form astatement that makes sense. Use capital lettersand end marks correctly.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_001.indd © Harcourt • Grade 3 3 Student Edition p. 1
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10:05:00 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ConnectionLesson 1 Grammar–Writing Grammar Practice Book (5) Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 4Sentence 5is it wayfun WhyButDoWhere it is moreyou like toWhich sentence is missing aperiod?A B C D Which word in Sentence 3should be capitalized?A B C D Which word would make sensein the blank in Sentence 6?A B C D (3) 4. 5. 6. 3 (6) Why do I skip (2) I skip all the way to school (4) I to like skip. (1) Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 4Sentence 5Sentence 1Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 5Sentence 2Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 5 3 fun than walking.With my friends at recess.skip, too?In which sentence are thewords in an order that does notmake sense?A B C D Which sentence does not tell acomplete thought?A B C D Which sentence should endwith a question mark?A B C D Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Thenanswer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_003.indd 10:04:42 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 QuestionsLesson 1 Statements and Grammar Practice Book Possible responses are shown. 2 © Harcourt • Grade 3 you do a brother haveDo you have a brother?what his name isWhat is his name?he to school go doesDoes he go to school?he read canCan he read?play he does whereWhere does he play?My little sister’s name is Sara. (What)What is your little sister’s name?She copies everything I do. (Why)Why does she copy everything you do?She meets me after school. (When)When does she meet you?She wants to go to the store. (Where)Where does she want to go?2 Rewrite each group of words to form a questionthat makes sense. Use capital letters and endmarks correctly.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn each statement into a question. Use the wordin parentheses ( ) as the first word.6. 7. 8. 9. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_002.indd 4 Student Edition pp. 2–3
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6:34:19 PM 8/10/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Lesson 2 Commands andExclamations Grammar Practice Book command 5 . exclamationGive the book to Violet.; commandWhat a great author he is!; exclamationHow excited I am to read his new story!; exclamationLet your brother read.; commandOops, I lost the book!; exclamationHelp me find it.; commandSearch in the living room.; commandWow, it is a mess in here!; exclamationHurray, here it is!; exclamationLook at the pretty cover.; command give the book to Violetwhat a great author he ishow excited I am to read his new storylet your brother readoops, I lost the bookhelp me find itsearch in the living roomwow, it is a mess in herehurray, here it islook at the pretty cover5 Rewrite each sentence, using capital letters andend marks correctly. Then label each as aor an1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_005.indd 10:05:24 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 QuestionsLesson 1 Statements and Grammar Practice Book . questionstatementquestionquestionstatement question 4 or a ? ? . ? . statement © Harcourt • Grade 3 Where is the teacherI do not like to jumpWhen does Anita runDo you know Mr. WangWe play in the grassto the park I go (statement)I go to the park.do walk you to school (question)Do you walk to school?Willow ball the throws (statement)Willow throws the ball.can Kurt play softball (statement)Kurt can play softball.you can football play (question)Can you play football? 4 Add the correct end mark to each sentence.Then label each as a1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rewrite each group of words to form a statement or aquestion. Put the words in an order that makes sense.Use capital letters and end marks correctly.6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_004.indd 5 Student Edition pp. 4–5
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6:25:39 PM 9/18/06 on 2 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ar–Writingss mmConnectionLe ar Practice Book ark Gra m mm ark should end ation point m a m Gra mm What plete? (6) a perioda coa questionan exclam Sentence 1Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 6Sentence 2Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 6 What anShe told Which endSentence 5 have?A B C D Which sentence is notco A B C D Which sentence is correct?A B C D (2) (5) 4. 5. 6. 7 A firefighter visited our (3) ark? ation point? m ark m ark should m ation point m a m Our teacher how to prepare. Wow, today was an exciting day.(4) mm (1) Sentence 1Sentence 4Sentence 5Sentence 6Sentence 1Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 6a perioda coa questionan excla 7 interesting time we hadschool.us to think of questions to ask the firefighterquestion do you think I asked.Which sentence should endwith an exclaA B C D Which sentence should endwith a questionA B C D Which endSentence 2 have?A B C D e Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Thenanswer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_007.indd 6:25:18 PM 9/18/06 ationson 2 ands andm © Harcourt • Grade 3 ss mm Le ar Practice Book CoExcla mm , Gra does ation ent m statement m Cathy and ake four kinds of sentences out of the 6 exclamation. mm m e exciting things! things m , or an arks to m Possible responses are shown. the command ation ent m and © Harcourt • Grade 3 , a m mm arks correctly. Then label each as a m Cathy wants to be a writerCathy wants to be a writer.; stateread Cathy’s storyRead Cathy’s story.; cowhat does she write aboutWhat does she write about?; questionwhat a good writer Cathy isWhat a good writer Cathy is!; exclaa questionWhat are the things Cathy does?a stateThese are the things Cathy does.an exclaWow, Cathy does soa coThink about the things Cathy does.6 e question1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. m Rewrite each sentence, using capital letters andenda Add words and endwords in the box. Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_006.indd 6 Student Edition pp. 6–7
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6:37:05 PM 8/10/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Lesson 3 Complete andSimple Subjectsand Predicates Grammar Practice Book 9 Accept reasonable responses. Lisa went to boarding school.went to boarding schoolMy good friend learned at home.learned at homeHe rode the bus to school.rode the bus to schoolHis older sister studied dance.studied danceI went to school.went to schoolLeroy enjoyed college.enjoyed collegeThe high school student worked on Sundays.worked on SundaysDad helped my brother.helped my brotherThe little girl painted pictures.painted pictures 9 Underline the simple subject. Write the predicate.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Choose four sentences from a book or magazine. Write the sentences.Underline the simple subjects. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_009.indd 6:35:56 PM 8/10/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Lesson 2 Commands andExclamations Grammar Practice Book not . ! not a sentence . Possible responses are shown. 8 ? ! © Harcourt • Grade 3 Possible responses are shown. . a nice day it is!are you doing? have brown eyes.to school. My father is an authorHow he loves to writeHow do I help himThings that he can write aboutRead his latest bookWow, it’s excitinga statementYou a commandGo an exclamationWhata questionWhat 8 If the sentence is complete, add a correct endmark. If the sentence is not complete, writea sentence1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Add words and end marks to make four kinds of sentences.Each sentence is started for you.7. 8. 9. 10. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_008.indd 7 Student Edition pp. 8–9
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10:06:45 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ConnectionLesson 3 Grammar–Writing Grammar Practice Book He goes He goesgoes to kindergartento kindergartenThe young childrenchildrenchildren learnlearn Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 3Sentence 4 (2) The youngWhich is the simple predicateof Sentence 2?A B C D Which is the complete subjectof Sentence 4?A B C D Which sentence does not havea correct predicate?A B C D (4) 4. 5. 6. 11 Kindergarten fun. (3) My little brother is five years old. (1) My littlebrotherMy little brotheris five years oldis five years oldMy little brotheris five years oldHe goesto kindergartenHe goes 11 to kindergarten.children learn with toys and games.Which is the complete subjectof Sentence 1?A B C D Which is the completepredicate of Sentence 1?A B C D Which is the simple subject ofSentence 2?A B C D Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Thenanswer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_011.indd 6:37:57 PM 8/10/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Lesson 3 Complete andSimple Subjectsand Predicates Grammar Practice Book 10 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Hannah likes math.likesScience is my favorite subject.is Jamil studies French every day.studiesMy cousin wears a uniform to school.wearsThe teacher plans her lesson carefully.plansThe boys clean their desks.cleanThe children read quietly.readSome students use a computer.use Everyone enjoys the class trip.enjoysValerie practices the trumpet.practices 10 Underline the complete predicate. Write thesimple predicate.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_010.indd 8 Student Edition pp. 10–11
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6:25:59 PM 9/18/06 s. on 4 m pound ss © Harcourt • Grade 3 m Co PredicatesLe ar Practice Book Subjects and mm s. Gra . m ade plans. m m . m ade plans. m s. Diego wanted to write poe pound subject and m 13 m pound predicate. m . Laughter filled the roo m en loved soccer. Her cousin loved soccer.en and her cousin loved soccer. m m Juan played the piano. His sister played the piano.Juan and his sister played the piano.The children worked hard. The children practiced every day.The children worked hard and practiced every day.Music filled the rooMusic and laughter filled the rooMichelle wanted to write poeMichelle and Diego wanted to write poeThey wrote in their notebooks. They studied with a teacher.They wrote in their notebooks and studied with a teacher.My uncle went to school. My uncle learned to cook.My uncle went to school and learned to cook.Car Car They played together. They won trophies.They played together and won trophies.Mr. Han’s students talked. Mr. Han’s studentsMr. Han’s students talked and13 e Rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence.Draw one line under each cotwo lines under each co1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_013.indd . . . . . . 6:40:13 PM 8/10/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Lesson 3 Complete andSimple Subjectsand Predicates Grammar Practice Book Possible responses are shown.went to school.played outside.ate lunch.took a nap.performed on stage.was made of brick. 12 jumped up and down came to our classroomclosed her eyes helped me studywas on the corner © Harcourt • Grade 3 Possible responses are shown. walked to the store The good studentThree boysThe hungry childrenThe little girlSome dancersThe new houseAn art teacherThe excited childrenHe My motherThe schoolThe tired baby 12 Add a complete subject to each predicate.Then underline the simple subject.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Add a complete predicate to each subject. Then underline the simplepredicate.7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_012.indd 9 Student Edition pp. 12–13
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10:08:08 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ConnectionLesson 4 Grammar-Writing Their father (4) Grammar Practice Book Sentence 1Sentence 3Sentence 5Sentence 6 Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 5Sentence 6 Their dream came true.The sisters and their parentshad a dream that came true.They healed and cured.People admired them. They wanted to be doctorsWhich sentence has acompound predicate that iswritten correctly?A B C D Which of these sentences doesnot have a compound subjector a compound predicate?A B C D Which of these possible finalsentences has a compoundsubject?A B C D (2) 4. 5. 6. 15 Their mother shared their goal. (3) The girls worked hard and got good grades. (5) Madeline and Ella were sisters. (1) They got into a special school succeeded and became doctors.Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 5Sentence 6 Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 5Sentence 6 Sentences 2 and 3Sentences 3 and 4Sentences 4 and 5Sentences 5 and 6 15 when they grew up.shared their goal.(6) Which sentence has acompound subject?A B C D Which sentence needscommas to separate thecompound predicates?A B C D Which sentences could bejoined to make one sentencewith a compound subject?A B C D Read this part of a student’s rough draft.Then answer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_015.indd 6:41:42 PM 8/10/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 CompoundPredicatesLesson 4 Subjects and Grammar Practice Book 14 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Ravi his grandmother and his grandfather went to the school concert.Ravi, his grandmother, and his grandfatherRavi’s teacher his neighbor and his friend were in the audience.Ravi’s teacher, his neighbor, and his friendThe violins cellos and flutes sounded beautiful.The violins, cellos, and flutesThe drums cymbals and gong played an exciting ending.The drums, cymbals, and gongA tall woman a short man and a child left the hall first.A tall woman, a short man, and a childRavi went home changed into pajamas and climbed into bed.went home, changed into pajamas, and climbed into bedHe lay down fell asleep and dreamed he was a musician.lay down, fell asleep, and dreamed he was a musicianHe played a solo bowed and smiled at the audience.played a solo, bowed, and smiled at the audienceThe audience stood up clapped and cheered.stood up, clapped, and cheered14 Write the compound subject of each sentence.Add commas where they belong.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Write the compound predicate of each sentence. Add commas wherethey belong.6. 7. 8. 9. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_014.indd 10 Student Edition pp. 14–15
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10:08:35 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ConnectionLesson 5 Grammar–Writing Grammar Practice Book Do you Can youHow tiny (6) ourrabbitfourbabies Sentence 1Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 5Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 5Sentence 6 (2) (4) Which word in Sentence 3should be capitalized?A B C D Which of the following is NOTa complete sentence?A B C D Which sentence is correct asit is?A B C D 4. 5. 6. 17 our rabbit has four babies.Wish could take one home. (3) (5) There is something new in Room 112 Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 4Sentence 6Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 3Sentence 4 Sentence 2Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 6 (1) 17 Which sentence should endwith a period?A B C D Which sentence should endwith a question mark?A B C D In which sentence are thewords in an order that does notmake sense?A B C D Read this part of a student’s rough draft.Then answer the questions that follow.guess what it isthe bunnies are!bunnies like?1. 2. 3. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_017.indd . . . 6:44:55 PM 8/10/06 studied art. © Harcourt • Grade 3 CompoundPredicatesLesson 4 Subjects and took dance classes.watched the stars. Grammar Practice Book Possible responses are shown 16 practiced and performed ran and swam smiled and waved © Harcourt • Grade 3 Rita and MaxThe athletesThe music studentElena and her best friendThe actorThe boy and girlThe soccer player ran kicked and scored.The soccer player ran, kicked, and scored.Exercise rest and healthful food made the swimmer strong.Exercise, rest, and healthful food made the swimmerstrong.Raja his sister and his brother were good students.Raja, his sister, and his brother were good students.The scientist wrote a book won a prize and gave a speech.The scientist wrote a book, won a prize, and gave a speech.16 Add a compound subject or a compoundpredicate to complete each sentence.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Rewrite each sentence. Add commas where they belong.Draw one line under each compound subject and two linesunder each compound predicate.7. 8. 9. 10. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_016.indd 11 Student Edition pp. 16–17
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10:09:48 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Simple andCompoundSentencesLesson 6 Grammar Practice Book or simple 19 Possible responses are shown for 2, 5, and 10. If it is a fragment, add words to make My big sister has a job.simpleAfter school.She works after school.She works at a pet store.simpleShe feeds the animals, and she cleans their cages.compoundSweeps the floor.She sweeps the floor.My sister enjoys her job, but she also likes weekends.compoundShe spends time with friends, or she relaxes at home.compoundMy brother is sixteen, and he works on weekends.compoundHe packs bags at a supermarket.simpleMy family.My family is happy.19 If the sentence is complete, label it ascompound.it complete.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_019.indd 6:26:29 PM 9/18/06 on 5 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ar–Writingss mmConnectionLe ar Practice Book Gra mm ake one sentencepound subject? Gra m m The (5) pound subject? pound predicate? m Sentence 1Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 5m Sentence 2Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 5 Sentences 1 and 2Sentences 2 and 3Sentences 3 and 4Sentences 4 and 5 His father Which sentence has aco A B C D Which sentence has aco A B C D Which sentences could bejoined towith a coA B C D (2) 4. 5. 6. 18 The newscaster talked (3) A police officer a firefighter (4) ple subject of plete m m issing in Sentence 4?as plete predicate © Harcourt • Grade 3 m ple predicatem Eric watched the news on TV. mm m (1) EricEric watchedthe newswatched the news on TVthe newscasterthe newscaster talkedtalkedtalked about special eventsco a subjecta sia co 18 watched the news on TV.about special events.and a teacher taught third graders about safety.mayor took a trip and gave a speech.Which is the siSentence 1?A B C D Which is the copredicate of Sentence 3?A B C D What isA B C D e Read this part of a student’s rough draft.Then answer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_018.indd 12 Student Edition pp. 18–19
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10:11:21 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Maya’s . ConnectionLesson 6 Grammar–Writing She washes the(4) (2) Grammar Practice Book ? missing a joining wordnot completea simple sentencea compound sentenceandbutor today butSentences 1 and 2Sentences 3 and 4Sentences 4 and 5Sentences 5 and 6 Today he leaves early for work.Sentence 5 isA B C D Which word would BEST followthe comma in Sentence 6?A B C D Which sentences could bejoined with a comma followedby A B C D (5) 4. 5. 6. Also cleans her room. (3) 21 Maya is a third grader, or she helps her family. (1) Maya’s brother cooks eggs, he serves them to his family.Sentence 2Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 5Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 4Sentence 6Sentence 1Sentence 2Sentence 5Sentence 6 21 dishes, and she waters the plants.father makes breakfast most mornings.(6) Which sentence is notcomplete?A B C D Which sentence is a correctcompound sentence?A B C D Which sentence has anincorrect joining word?A B C D Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Thenanswer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_021.indd 10:10:28 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Simple andCompoundSentencesLesson 6 Grammar Practice Book 20 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Today is Sunday. Andy goes to a football game. (and)Today is Sunday, and Andy goes to a football game.He is excited. He eats breakfast quickly. (and)He is excited, and he eats breakfast quickly.Linda wants to go with Andy. She is sick. (but)Linda wants to go with Andy, but she is sick.Andy’s mother goes to the game. His father stays home. (but)Andy’s mother goes to the game, but his father stays home.Tanya has strong legs. She loves to run. (and)Tanya has strong legs, and she loves to run.She likes softball. She likes basketball more. (but)She likes softball, but she likes basketball more.Some children play in the gym. Anna plays in the park. (but)Some children play in the gym, but Anna plays in the park.It is a hot day. Children sell lemonade. (and)It is a hot day, and children sell lemonade.Darnell likes lemonade. He likes milk more. (but)Darnell likes lemonade, but he likes milk more.He walks to the store. He buys milk. (and)He walks to the store, and he buys milk.20 Use the words in the parentheses ( ) to join thepairs of sentences. Use commas correctly.1. 3. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_020.indd 13 Student Edition pp. 20–21
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10:14:00 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Lesson 7 Common andProper Nouns Grammar Practice Book 23 Accept reasonable responses. Officer Chan is from Dallas, Texas.Marta has a dog named Rufus.The family adopts two tiny kittens.Fish swim in the Atlantic Ocean.Kangaroos and koalas live in Australia.Steve visits the big zoo in Los Angeles.The children see a pretty deer.There are many seals in Canada and Greenland.Charlie rides a black horse at the fair.Mr. Jones feeds the birds in Central Park.People watch bats in Gainesville , Florida.Buffy is a white dog, and Puff is an orange cat. 23 Underline the common nouns. Circle theproper nouns.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Find an article in a magazine. List five common nouns from the article.Then list five proper nouns. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_023.indd 10:15:23 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Simple andCompoundSentencesLesson 6 Grammar Practice Book correctly. 22 but or and © Harcourt • Grade 3 My father is a teacher and he works at a school.My father is a teacher, and he works at a school.He drives to work, he takes a bus.He drives to work, or he takes a bus.He has lunch at work or he eats in the park.He has lunch at work, or he eats in the park.Most days he eats tuna, today he eats egg salad.Most days he eats tuna, but today he eats egg salad.Mrs. Lopez loves to read. She owns a bookstore.Mrs. Lopez loves to read, and she owns a bookstore.The store is small. It has many books.The store is small, but it has many books.Sasha works with animals. She enjoys her job.Sasha works with animals, and she enjoys her job.She lives in the country. She works in the city.She lives in the country, but she works in the city.22 Rewrite the sentences. Use commas and joiningwords correctly.1. 2. 3. 4. Rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence. Use commasand the joining words5. 6. 7. 8. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_022.indd 14 Student Edition pp. 22–23
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6:26:56 PM 9/18/06 on 7 Their © Harcourt • Grade 3 ar–Writingss mmConnectionLe (2) ar Practice Book Gra mm Gra any nouns are in m 1 2 3 4 SaturdayweekHolidayapril Sentence 1Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 5 The children and their parentsHowSentence 4?A B C D A proper noun belongs in theblank in Sentence 5. Whichword is correct?A B C D Which sentence does NOThave a proper noun?A B C D Daisy is a guide dog, and she will4. 5. 6. (3) (4) they go to a dog training class 25 Every (5) Robin and Pam are sisters, and they live in Michigan.on noun? ily m (1) mmRobinsistersliveMichigan fa newpuppylabor day Daisydoggrowspeople 25 family got a new puppy on labor day.help blind people when she grows up.raise the puppy.in Detroit.Which word in Sentence 1 is aco A B C D Which word or words inSentence 2 should becapitalized?A B C D Which of these words inSentence 3 is NOT a noun?A B C D e Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Thenanswer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_025.indd 10:14:48 AM 8/15/06 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Lesson 7 Common andProper Nouns Grammar Practice Book 24 © Harcourt • Grade 3 A zookeeper came to class on thursday.A zookeeper came to class on Thursday.Emma got a rabbit on valentine’s day.Emma got a rabbit on Valentine’s Day.On saturday we visited the animal park.On Saturday we visited the animal park.The children learned about the first thanksgiving.The children learned about the first Thanksgiving.The first day of winter was wednesday, december 21.The first day of winter was Wednesday, December 21.Presidents’ day was in february.Presidents’ Day was in February.Which holiday was on friday, november 11?Which holiday was on Friday, November 11?Elijah went to the beach every sunday in july.Elijah went to the beach every Sunday in July.The family went on vacation in december.The family went on vacation in December.The memorial day picnic was on monday, may 28.The Memorial Day picnic was on Monday, May 28.24 Rewrite each sentence correctly. Capitalize theproper nouns.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Name RXENL08AWK31_GPB_024.indd 15 Student Edition pp. 24–25
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11:08:44 AM 8/15/06 on 8 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ss Le a. ar Practice Book Abbreviations m mm Gra Mississippi to Alaba m 27 New Mexico, but now she lives in Oregon. m Jean-Luc visits the United States.U.S.Springfield is a city in Illinois.IL Doctor Witky lives on Pine Road.Dr., Rd.Tanisha is froNM, ORThe police station is on the corner of East Street and North Avenue.St., Ave.Washington is next to California.WA, CAMistress Rosen owns a house in Rhode Island.Mrs., RIWrite to Mister Ngo at 122 Long Avenue, Gary, Indiana.Mr., Ave., INLake Erie is north of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.OH, PA, NYDoctor Harrison takes a bus froDr., MS, AL 27 e Write the abbreviations for the underlined words.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_027.indd 10:20:58 AM 8/15/06 on andon 7 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ss mm Le CoProper Nouns ar Practice Book mm Gra . m . ath. m m ath. m 26 e is Ann. e is ann.m © Harcourt • Grade 3 m on nouns. Circle the proper nouns. The students wrote a report about their trip. danny has a Partner in the classrooDanny has a partner in the classrooHer NaHer naDanny and ann study every Afternoon.Danny and Ann study every afternoon.On fridays the Children learnOn Fridays the children learnIndependence day was on tuesday.Independence Day was on Tuesday.Yani’s class went to new york city and saw fireworks.Yani’s class went to New York City and saw fireworks.Lights filled the sky over the hudson river.Lights filled the sky over the Hudson River.The Students wrote a report about their trip.26 1. 2. 3. 4. mm 5. 6. 7. 8. e Rewrite each sentence correctly. Rewrite each sentence correctly. Underline theco m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_026.indd 16 Student Edition pp. 26–27
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11:11:26 AM 8/15/06 on 8 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ar–Writingss mmConnectionLe ar Practice Book Gra mm Gra MassachusettsMaineMinnesotaMississippi MassachusettsMaineMinnesotaMontana MrsMrs.MsMs. Which word should replace theabbreviation in Sentence 3?A B C D Which word should replacethe abbreviation inSentence 4?A B C D Which is the correctabbreviation for the underlinedword in Sentence 5?A B C D 4. 5. 6. 29 He drove his car from MA. (4) onth in m Block studies the animals in the ocean. r (1) He came to our school on Thursday, December 29.Our school is in ME.The students in Mistress Lewis’s class enjoyed his talk.Mrm Mr.dr. thu.THThursThurs. Dec.dec.DE dec 29 (2) (3) (5) Which abbreviation could goin the blank in Sentence 1?A B C D Which is the correctabbreviation for the underlinedword in Sentence 2?A B C D Which is the correctabbreviation for theSentence 2?A B C D e Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Thenanswer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_029.indd 6:27:21 PM 9/18/06 on 8 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ss Le ar Practice Book Abbreviations mm Gra 28 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ber m Sat. Mar. Fri. Aug. 25on, feb. 5Mon., Feb. 5Tues., Nov. 9 JanuaryJan.SaturdayWednesdayWed.March SepteSept.Friday Oct 19Oct. 19aug. 25 m tues, nov 9 28 e Write the abbreviation for each word.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Correct the abbreviations.7. 8. 9. 10. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_028.indd 17 Student Edition pp. 28–29
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11:17:21 AM 8/15/06 on 9 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Nounsss Le ar Practice Book Singular and Plural mm Gra of the m 31 e) m e bananas. in two boxes.m in a box. (two)m m Ari bakes a cake. (two)Ari bakes two cakes.He puts theHe puts thePlease buy a banana. (soPlease buy soWe need a bunch. (three)We need three bunches.Lily picks a berry. (ten)Lily picks ten berries.Marco wants a cookie. (four)Marco wants four cookies.Abby eats a pear. (two)Abby eats two pears.She gives her sister a cherry. (five)She gives her sister five cherries.My father cuts a pepper. (two)My father cuts two peppers.My brother eats a bite. (three)My brother eats three bites.31 e Rewrite each sentence using the plural forunderlined noun. Use the word in parentheses ( )before each plural noun.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_031.indd 11:17:08 AM 8/15/06 on 8 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ss Le ar Practice Book Abbreviations al shelter on m mm Gra ber 5. m 30 Florida DoctorStreetApril Tuesday ber, Mistress Torres’s class goes to the ani m © Harcourt • Grade 3 FL Tues.Dr. St. Apr. Mister Ward’s party is on Sunday, NoveMr., Sun., Nov.Send the letter to Doctor Johnson at 5 Mesa Street, El Paso, Texas.Dr., St., TXIn SepteRiver Avenue.Sept., Mrs., Ave.Tennessee and Missouri are next to Kentucky.TN, MO, KYMistress Brecht spoke at the school on Barstow Road on Friday.Mrs., Rd., Fri. 30 e Write the full word for each abbreviation.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Find the words in each sentence that haveabbreviations. Write the abbreviations.6. 7. 8. 9. 10. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_030.indd 18 Student Edition pp. 30–31
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6:27:51 PM 9/18/06 on 9 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ar–Writingss mmConnectionLe ar Practice Book Gra mm . Which is correct? Gra m He puts out (4) childchildschildeschildren dinnersdineriesdinner’sdinner Sentence 1Sentence 3Sentence 4Sentence 5 He uses his family’sThe underlined word inSentence 5 should be in itsplural forA B C D A singular noun belongs in theblank in Sentence 6. Whichword is correct?A B C D Which sentence does NOThave a plural noun?A B C D (2) 4. 5. 6. He puts out cups for the (5) 33 can be served. He takes out a fork and spoons. (3) Now en It is Josh’s turn to set the table.of the underlined word inof the underlined word in en m (6) (1) m dishsdishiesdishesdish m forkesforksforkiesfork putsglassesm wo 33 best dish.glasses for the men and women.child. Which is the correct pluralfor Sentence 2?A B C D Which is the correct pluralfor Sentence 3?A B C D Which word in Sentence 4 isNOT a plural noun?A B C D e Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Thenanswer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_033.indd 11:18:26 AM 8/15/06 on 9 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Nounsss Le ar Practice Book Singular and Plural mm Gra of m the tree. . Use a dictionary m m the tree. 32 m en cook soup for dinner. an) cook soup for dinner.m m an baked brownies.en baked brownies. © Harcourt • Grade 3 m m ice ran to the food bowl. children had cereal for breakfast.wo ouse ran to the food bowl.m deer pulled leaves fro m geese ate the bread. One child had cereal for breakfast.ThreeOne woTwo One ThreeOne deer pulled leaves froFourOne goose ate the bread.Five Billy’s (foot) are tired.Billy’s feet are tired.Billy and the (Billy and theAfter dinner he brushes his (tooth).After dinner he brushes his teeth.32 e Rewrite each sentence using the plural forthe underlined noun. Use a dictionary if youneed to. Each new sentence is started for you.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rewrite each sentence. Replace the singular nouns inparentheses ( ) with the plural forif you need to.6. 7. 8. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_032.indd 19 Student Edition pp. 32–33
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11:29:07 AM a 8/15/06 mm on 10 © Harcourt • Grade 3 ar–Writing ss mmConnectionLe ar Practice Book ple sentences? Gra m mm At 7:00 p.m. but , October 2. Gra (3) My bedtime is plete? sisterElainegreatjob Sentences 1 and 2Sentences 3 and 4Sentences 4 and 5Sentences 5 and 6m Sentence 2Sentence 3Sentence 5Sentence 6 (5) Which is the proper noun inSentence 4?A B C D Which two sicould be joined by a cofollowed byA B C D Which sentence is NOTco A B C D 4. 5. 6. 35 My parents let me stay up late to watch the play.e m (6) entary Mrs. Sanchez’s class performed a play on m a in Sentence 4? (1) The Play was at the Madison Elementary School.My sister Elaine acted, she did a great job.Mondaytuesdayeveninglunchti PlayMadisonEle School mmbutor andtonight 35 (2) (4) 8:00 p.m.Which word could go in theblank in Sentence 1?A B C D Which word in Sentence 2 isincorrectly capitalized?A B C D Which word should follow theco A B C D e Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Thenanswer the questions that follow.1. 2. 3. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_035.indd 11:24:13 AM 8/15/06 on 9 © Harcourt • Grade 3 Nounsss Le ar Practice Book Singular and Plural mm Gra s of the nouns m 34 of each singular m pots atoeseals oose m m rabbitsm sheeppuppies ade sandwiches. raspberriesto m ade (sandwich). m © Harcourt • Grade 3 ato ber sliced (carrot) and (apple).ber sliced carrots and apples. m eal oose The childrenm mA Do you want blueberries or peaches?Brush your teeth after you eat the strawberries. pot raspberryto m rabbitm sheeppuppy The (child)A Do you want (blueberry) or (peach)?Brush your (tooth) after you eat the (strawberry).34 e Write the correct plural fornoun. Use a dictionary if you need to.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Rewrite the sentences. Use the plural forin parentheses ( ). Use a dictionary if you need to.9. 10. 11. 12. m Na RXENL08AWK31_GPB_034.indd 20 Student Edition pp. 34–35
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