English Grammar Worksheets for Grade 7

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Made at homeroomtools.comRead each sentence. Circle the word that fits.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Grade 7 grammar reviewShe replaced the lens that she had cracked. (that she had cracked)clausephraseShe found her keys beneath a pile of mail. (beneath a pile of mail)clausephraseAlthough it rained, the game went on, and our team won.compound-complexsimplecompoundcomplexThe farmer watched the geese flying over the barn.clearmisplaced modifierBarking at the gate, I could not calm the dog.clearmisplaced modifierThe teacher handed quizzes covered in red ink to the students.clearmisplaced modifierI could not calm the dog barking at the gate.misplaced modifierclearDad assembled ashed.new, gardennew garden
Made at homeroomtools.comRead each sentence. Circle the word that fits.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Grade 7 grammar reviewAnswer keyShe replaced the lens that she had cracked. (that she had cracked)clausephraseShe found her keys beneath a pile of mail. (beneath a pile of mail)clausephraseAlthough it rained, the game went on, and our team won.compound-complexsimplecompoundcomplexThe farmer watched the geese flying over the barn.clearmisplaced modifierBarking at the gate, I could not calm the dog.clearmisplaced modifierThe teacher handed quizzes covered in red ink to the students.clearmisplaced modifierI could not calm the dog barking at the gate.misplaced modifierclearDad assembled ashed.new, gardennew gardennew garden
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Phrase or clause 30

  • Because fog rolled in, the regatta started late. (Because fog rolled in)
  • Because of the fog, the regatta started late. (Because of the fog)
  • Bored with the delay, the crowd drifted away. (Bored with the delay)
  • The box fell, and the photos scattered. (the photos scattered)
  • The box of old photos fell. (of old photos)
  • The cat slept on the warm windowsill. (on the warm windowsill)
  • The cat slept while the rain fell. (while the rain fell)
  • The crowd went home when the rain began. (when the rain began)
  • Dad hummed as he washed the dishes. (as he washed the dishes)
  • The gate was locked, so we climbed over. (we climbed over)
  • The girl who wore the red scarf waved. (who wore the red scarf)
  • The girl with the red scarf waved. (with the red scarf)
  • He studied during the ferry crossing. (during the ferry crossing)
  • He studied until the ferry docked. (until the ferry docked)
  • Humming softly, Dad washed the dishes. (Humming softly)
  • If we take the shortcut, we will save time. (If we take the shortcut)
  • Omar skipped breakfast because he was late. (because he was late)
  • Running late, Omar skipped breakfast. (Running late)
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Phrase or clause, continued

  • She found her keys beneath a pile of mail. (beneath a pile of mail)
  • She hopes that she can visit Maine. (that she can visit Maine)
  • She hopes to visit Maine. (to visit Maine)
  • She replaced the lens that she had cracked. (that she had cracked)
  • They camped beside a quiet stream. (beside a quiet stream)
  • They camped where the stream bends. (where the stream bends)
  • To save time, we took the shortcut. (To save time)
  • The trail along the ridge is closed. (along the ridge)
  • We left after the final whistle blew. (after the final whistle blew)
  • We left after the final whistle. (after the final whistle)
  • We met before the rehearsal. (before the rehearsal)
  • We met before the sun rose. (before the sun rose)

Simple, compound, complex 30

  • A flock of geese landed on the pond.
  • After rehearsal, we biked to the diner.
  • Although it rained, the game went on, and our team won.
  • Although the ferry ran late, we made our flight.
  • The climbers reached the ridge by midday.
  • The curtain rose, and the audience fell silent.
  • The dog barked when the doorbell rang, so the baby woke up.
  • I skipped practice because my knee was sore.
  • I wanted to go, but I had too much homework.
  • I wanted to go, but I stayed home because I had homework.
  • If the bus is late, we will walk, or Mom will drive us.
  • If the sky clears, we will see the stars.
  • Leo rinsed the plates, and Ana stacked them.
  • Leo washed the dishes while Ana dried them, and Dad swept the floor.
  • The lights failed, so we used flashlights.
  • Maya and her brother built a birdhouse.
  • My cousin plays the tuba and coaches the chess club.
  • The old clock in the hall chimes every hour.
  • She smiled when she saw her score.
  • She trained all winter, yet the race surprised her.
  • Since the hall was crowded, we waited outside.
  • The sky cleared; the stars came out.
  • Sleet fell until dawn.
  • The student who won the prize is my neighbor.
  • The terrier growled at the vacuum cleaner.
  • The terrier growled, and the parrot squawked.
  • We can rent a canoe, or we can hike the shore.
  • We lit candles after the lights failed.
  • When the bell rang, the students packed up, and the teacher erased the board.
  • When the kettle whistled, Dad poured the tea.

Although, because, unless, so 30

  • The bakery had sold out, ___ we bought bagels instead.
  • The concert moved indoors ___ lightning was near.
  • ___ the diner was closed, its sign still glowed.
  • Do not open the oven ___ the timer rings.
  • The dog will not sit ___ you hold a treat.
  • The fire will go out ___ someone adds wood.
  • The gym was flooded, ___ practice was canceled.
  • He kept reading ___ the lamp was dim.
  • He trained daily, ___ his times improved.
  • He wore a cast ___ he had broken his wrist.
  • I was late ___ my alarm did not ring.
  • ___ it rains, the game will start at noon.
  • ___ it was raining, we finished the hike.
  • ___ the library was closed, we studied at home.
  • My clock stopped, ___ I missed the start.
  • The old car still runs ___ it is rusty.
  • ___ the quiz was tricky, most of us finished early.
  • ___ the roads were icy, school opened late.
  • She had sprained her ankle, ___ she sat out.
  • ___ she is only ten, she plays chess like a master.
  • ___ she practiced daily, her playing improved.
  • She won the race ___ she had a sore ankle.
  • The streets were icy, ___ the buses ran late.
  • The trail was closed ___ a bridge had washed out.
  • We cannot enter ___ we have a ticket.
  • We enjoyed the picnic ___ the wind was strong.
  • We had no ticket, ___ we could not enter.
  • We moved the match ___ the field was flooded.
  • ___ you review your notes, the quiz will feel hard.
  • You will miss the ferry ___ you run.

Misplaced modifiers 30

  • Baked for an hour, Dad took the bread out of the oven.
  • Barking at the gate, I could not calm the dog.
  • The boy chased the cat in his pajamas.
  • Covered in mud, Mom washed the dog.
  • Dad took the bread out of the oven after it had baked for an hour.
  • The farmer watched the geese flying over the barn.
  • Flying over the field, the farmer watched the geese.
  • Growling loudly, the mail carrier backed away from the dog.
  • Hanging from the ceiling, I noticed a spider.
  • I could not calm the dog barking at the gate.
  • I noticed a moth clinging to the ceiling.
  • I saw a deer driving to school.
  • In his pajamas, the boy chased the kitten.
  • Jogging home, I felt the sleet sting my face.
  • Jogging home, the sleet stung my face.
  • The mail carrier backed away from the growling dog.
  • Mom washed the puppy, which was covered in mud.
  • Riding the bus to school, I saw a fox.
  • She served cookies to the guests on paper plates.
  • She served muffins on paper plates to the guests.
  • She wore a cap on her head made of wool.
  • She wore a wool cap on her head.
  • The teacher handed quizzes covered in red ink to the students.
  • The teacher handed tests to the students covered in red ink.
  • Tired after the climb, we were glad to see the cabin.
  • Tired after the hike, the tent was a welcome sight.
  • To finish on time, the report was typed quickly.
  • To finish on time, we typed the report quickly.
  • Walking through the park, we found a glove.
  • We found a wallet walking through the park.

Comma between adjectives 30

  • The ___ cabin smelled of pine.
  • The ___ chimney needs repair.
  • The ___ colt knocked over the bucket.
  • The ___ fans packed the arena.
  • The ___ soup warmed us up.
  • The ___ stallion cleared the fence.
  • The ___ wind stung our faces.
  • The captain gave a ___ reply.
  • The class watched a ___ documentary.
  • Dad assembled a ___ shed.
  • The explorers chose a ___ route.
  • He found ___ coins.
  • He painted a ___ canoe.
  • I bought a ___ bag.
  • I lost my ___ jacket.
  • It was a ___ voyage.
  • The nurse has a ___ manner.
  • Rex is a ___ companion.
  • The sailor shared a ___ tale.
  • She drank from a ___ mug.
  • She mended an ___ quilt.
  • She packed a ___ cooler.
  • They adopted ___ kittens.
  • They restored a ___ cottage.
  • They waded through a ___ creek.
  • We climbed a ___ trail.
  • We painted the ___ door.
  • We rented a ___ boat.
  • We rested on the ___ pier.
  • We spent a ___ weekend at the lake.

How this list was compiled: Written for this page on 2026-10-02. The five sets follow the four points the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts list under grade 7 conventions (L.7.1a phrases and clauses, L.7.1b simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences, L.7.1c misplaced and dangling modifiers, L.7.2a the comma between coordinate adjectives), read on 2026-10-02 in the standards document published at thecorestandards.org; the joining words set belongs with L.7.1b. The comma between adjectives follows the test described in Wikipedia's article Comma (two adjectives that could be joined by and, or swapped, take a comma), read 2026-10-02. The grade is our suggestion and the page follows no curriculum. No person, brand or character is named, and no published worksheet was copied. Licence: own work

How it works

These English grammar worksheets for grade 7 review five things: phrase or clause, the four sentence structures, joining words such as although and unless, misplaced modifiers, and the comma between two adjectives.

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Five sets under Set

Phrase or clause: the words in brackets. Simple, compound, complex: also compound-complex. Although, because, unless, so: the one that makes sense. Misplaced modifiers: I saw a deer driving to school is misplaced. Comma between adjectives: a long, cold voyage, but a bright red canoe.

What the page leaves out

The sheets are grammar and usage only, with no reading passages. A sheet opens as a mix of the five sets, and the answer key prints as the last page.

  • Two adjectives take a comma if and could stand between them: a steep and rocky trail.

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Is there an English grammar worksheets for grade 7 pdf?

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What grammar do 7th graders learn?

The Common Core language standards for grade 7 name phrases and clauses (L.7.1a), simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences (L.7.1b), misplaced and dangling modifiers (L.7.1c) and the comma between coordinate adjectives (L.7.2a). The grade is our suggestion.

What is a compound-complex sentence?

A sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause: Although it rained, the game went on, and our team won.

What is a misplaced modifier?

A word or phrase set beside the wrong noun. In Covered in mud, Mom washed the dog, the phrase sits next to Mom. The set also holds dangling modifiers, where the noun is missing from the sentence.

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