Teaching English in Year 3 involves reinforcing key grammar, punctuation and writing skills in a way that keeps pupils engaged. These Year 3 English worksheets provide structured activities to help children develop their understanding of verbs, clauses, headings, prefixes and pronouns.
Each worksheet offers clear instructions and practical exercises, making them ideal for independent work, small groups or whole-class teaching.
What do these Year 3 English worksheets contain?
Verbs – Which Tense?
Verbs play a crucial role in sentence construction, and these worksheets help children recognise how they change across tenses. Pupils will:
- Circle the verb in each sentence to identify its function.
- Complete a table showing how verbs change between past and present tenses.
- Rewrite sentences in their past tense form to reinforce their understanding of verb conjugation.
Clauses
Understanding main and subordinate clauses helps children build more complex sentences. With these Year 3 English worksheets, pupils will:
- Identify and underline the main clause in a sentence.
- Circle the subordinate clause to differentiate between the two.
- Write their own sentences using both clause types, inspired by a picture prompt.
Headings and Subheadings
Non-fiction writing requires an understanding of structure, and these worksheets teach pupils how to organise information effectively. Activities include:
- Writing a suitable heading for each newsflash.
- Examining a passage and creating a main heading along with three appropriate subheadings. This skill is essential for research projects and comprehension exercises.
Prefixes
Prefixes help expand vocabulary and understanding of word formation. Pupils will:
- Complete words using the correct prefix (un-, re-, dis-, or pre-).
- Sort completed words into categories based on their prefixes.
- Choose the correct prefix to complete sentences accurately. This structured approach helps children recognise how prefixes change word meanings.
Pronouns
Pronouns prevent repetition and improve sentence flow. These Year 3 English worksheets focus on:
- Identifying and underlining pronouns in sentences.
- Rewriting sentences by replacing bolded nouns with a suitable pronoun. This activity helps children develop more natural and fluent writing skills.
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