Contractions — Free Grade 3 Grammar Worksheet (Sports)
A free printable Grade 3 grammar worksheet on contractions. Three fun activities — circle the correct word, write the word, and write your own sentence — with kid-friendly icons, handwriting lines, and a full answer key. Instant PDF, no sign-up.
Sports-themed sentences give Grade 3 students engaging context for practicing contractions, learning to combine two words into one shorter form using an apostrophe. Teachers can use this worksheet as a follow-up activity after teaching contractions or as a quick grammar check, and parents will find it a clear, focused exercise for reinforcing this skill at home. Mastering contractions improves both reading fluency and the naturalness of students' own writing.
Learning objectives
- Form contractions correctly by combining two words with an apostrophe
- Expand contractions in sports-themed sentences back into their two-word forms
- Distinguish contractions from possessives that also use apostrophes
Answer Key
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- Use the included answer key to mark it in seconds.
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What grade or age is this English & Reading worksheet for?
It's designed for Grade 3 (ages 7–8), covering sports.
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