8th Grade Grammar Worksheets

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Made at homeroomtools.comRead each sentence. Circle the word that fits.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Grade 8 grammar reviewThe fallen leaves covered the path. (fallen)infinitiveparticiplegerundTo win was her only goal. (To win)gerundparticipleinfinitiveShe agreed to help with the sale. (to help)infinitivegerundparticipleThe winners will be announced on Friday.activepassiveLightning split the old pine.passiveactiveWe rowed to the island and camped there.no shiftshiftIyou to check the map.adviceadviseWill the roadworkour route to the lake?effectaffect
Made at homeroomtools.comRead each sentence. Circle the word that fits.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Grade 8 grammar reviewAnswer keyThe fallen leaves covered the path. (fallen)infinitiveparticiplegerundTo win was her only goal. (To win)gerundparticipleinfinitiveShe agreed to help with the sale. (to help)infinitivegerundparticipleThe winners will be announced on Friday.activepassiveLightning split the old pine.passiveactiveWe rowed to the island and camped there.no shiftshiftIyou to check the map.adviceadviseWill the roadworkour route to the lake?effectaffectadviseaffect
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Gerund, participle, infinitive 30

  • A crying toddler sat on the steps. (crying)
  • The barking dog woke the baby. (barking)
  • The best way to learn is by doing. (to learn)
  • The creek is too shallow to paddle. (to paddle)
  • Exhausted, the runner sat down. (Exhausted)
  • The fallen leaves covered the path. (fallen)
  • The glowing coals lit the camp. (glowing)
  • He hopes to become a pilot. (to become)
  • Her favorite chore is gardening. (gardening)
  • His hobby is collecting coins. (collecting)
  • I have a report to write. (to write)
  • I want to travel next summer. (to travel)
  • Jogging at dawn clears my head. (Jogging)
  • Juggling takes practice. (Juggling)
  • The painted fence looked new. (painted)
  • She agreed to help with the sale. (to help)
  • She enjoys painting. (painting)
  • She is fond of sketching. (sketching)
  • Smiling, the child waved to us. (Smiling)
  • Steam rose from the boiling pot. (boiling)
  • Stretching before a race loosens my legs. (Stretching)
  • Swimming is good exercise. (Swimming)
  • They finished cleaning at noon. (cleaning)
  • They plan to leave at six. (to leave)
  • To forgive takes courage. (To forgive)
  • To win was her only goal. (To win)
  • We need a place to rest. (to rest)
  • We sang a song written long ago. (written)
  • We swept up the broken glass. (broken)
  • We talked about moving to Ohio. (moving)
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Active or passive 30

  • A gust scattered the napkins.
  • A hawk snatched the fish.
  • A welder repaired the railing.
  • The budget was approved last night.
  • The chef prepared the meal.
  • The committee approved the plan.
  • Every ballot was counted twice.
  • The faucet has been repaired.
  • The fence is painted every spring.
  • The flagpole was struck by lightning.
  • Jade answered every question.
  • The judge read the verdict.
  • The keeper deflected the shot.
  • The leaves were raked into piles.
  • Lightning split the old pine.
  • The match was delayed by rain.
  • The mural was designed by a student.
  • My sister designed the poster.
  • Our class planted twelve trees.
  • The pass was blocked by the defender.
  • The play was written by two students.
  • The river carved the canyon.
  • The rolls were baked by my uncle.
  • The storm delayed the game.
  • The students wrote the script.
  • The trout was caught at dawn.
  • The tunnel was carved through solid rock.
  • Twelve seats were saved for our class.
  • Volunteers painted the benches.
  • The winners will be announced on Friday.

Verb mood 30

  • The coach demands that every player ___ early.
  • Did the shuttle depart on schedule?
  • Hand me that wrench.
  • He acts as if he ___ the boss.
  • I insist that he ___ on time.
  • I wish I ___ able to help.
  • I wish it ___ Saturday.
  • If he practiced more, he ___ make the team.
  • If I ___ taller, I could reach the shelf.
  • If I ___ you, I would return the wallet.
  • If I had a map, I ___ the way.
  • If it rained, we ___ inside.
  • If she ___ here, she would know what to do.
  • If the test ___ tomorrow, I would panic.
  • If we left now, we ___ the first ferry.
  • Is the window open?
  • It is essential that she ___ the form today.
  • It is important that the gate ___ latched.
  • Our team won its first three games.
  • The rules require that each team ___ a captain.
  • She ___ join us if you invited her.
  • She asked that the meeting ___ moved to Friday.
  • Shut the blinds, please.
  • The shuttle departs at noon.
  • Stir the sauce until it thickens.
  • Take the stairs to the second floor.
  • The teacher suggests that he ___ the essay.
  • We ask that everyone ___ seated.
  • Where did you leave the bikes?
  • The window is open.

Shifts in voice and mood 30

  • Ana wrote the report, and the slides were made by her.
  • The band tuned up and played the anthem.
  • The class read the play, and the roles were chosen by them.
  • Copy the notes, and then solve the first problem.
  • Crack the eggs, and then beat them well.
  • The crew built the set and painted the backdrop.
  • Fold the paper in half, and then you cut along the line.
  • He grilled the fish, and the salad was tossed by him.
  • He trimmed the hedge and swept the walk.
  • I shook the jar and heard a rattle.
  • I unpacked the crate, and a note was found by me.
  • If he were taller and stronger, he could dunk.
  • If I were older and wiser, I would know.
  • If I were rich and I was free, I would travel.
  • If she were older and was taller, she could ride.
  • Lock the door, and you need to take the key.
  • Melt the butter, and then you should whisk in the flour.
  • Omar drew the map and labeled the rivers.
  • Peel the carrots, and then slice them thin.
  • Rinse the paint trays, and stack them by the sink.
  • She dug the garden bed, and the bulbs were planted by her.
  • She kneaded the dough and shaped two loaves.
  • Skim the chapter, and then you will list the main ideas.
  • The team scored early, and the lead was kept by them.
  • Turn left at the light, and then you should park by the gate.
  • Turn right at the bank, and then cross the bridge.
  • We hiked to the lake, and lunch was eaten there by us.
  • We rowed to the island and camped there.
  • We swept the porch, and then we mopped it.
  • We washed the car, and then it was waxed by us.

Affect, effect and other pairs 30

  • The ___ reason for the delay was fog.
  • The ___ spoke at the assembly.
  • A ___ board creaked on the porch.
  • All the lockers are full ___ the top one.
  • Cold weather does not ___ the old engine.
  • Did the club ___ your application?
  • Do not ___ your ticket.
  • Everyone ___ Omar finished early.
  • The guide will ___ us on the route.
  • The gym is open every night ___ Sunday.
  • He never takes my ___.
  • Honesty is a ___ I live by.
  • How will the delay ___ the schedule?
  • I ___ you to check the map.
  • I always ___ my keys.
  • The knot came ___.
  • The machine works on a simple ___.
  • The new rule had no ___ on recess.
  • One ___ of the drought was a small harvest.
  • Our ___ greets students at the door.
  • The pep talk had a strong ___ on the team.
  • The ranger offered some ___ about the trail.
  • She would not ___ the blame.
  • The special ___ in the film looked real.
  • The store does not ___ torn bills.
  • The storm did not ___ our plans.
  • The teachers ___ students about classes.
  • Thanks for the helpful ___ about my essay.
  • We might ___ the match.
  • Will the roadwork ___ our route to the lake?

How this list was compiled: Written for this page on 2026-10-02. Four sets follow the four points the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts list under grade 8 grammar and usage (L.8.1a verbals, L.8.1b active and passive voice, L.8.1c verb mood, L.8.1d shifts in voice and mood), read on 2026-10-02 in the standards document published at thecorestandards.org; the fifth set, confused pairs, is our own addition. In the mood set the answer is the formal choice (If I were, I insist that he be). Affect and effect, accept and except, principal and principle, lose and loose, and advice and advise were checked in the Wiktionary entry of each word (en.wiktionary.org), 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 8th grade grammar worksheets review verbals, active and passive voice, verb mood, shifts in voice and mood, and pairs such as affect and effect. Each sentence has a label or a word to circle.

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Five sets under Set

Gerund, participle, infinitive: the word in brackets. Active or passive. Verb mood: If I ___ you takes were; I insist that he ___ on time takes be; then name a sentence as indicative, imperative or interrogative. Shifts in voice and mood: shift or no shift. Affect, effect and other pairs.

What is not on the sheets

There are no reading passages. A set on the comma, dash and ellipsis for a pause is left out, because more than one mark can be right there.

  • The mood set follows formal usage: If I were, not If I was.

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Is there an 8th grade grammar worksheets pdf?

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What grammar is covered in 8th grade?

The Common Core language standards for grade 8 name verbals (L.8.1a), active and passive voice (L.8.1b), verb mood (L.8.1c) and shifts in voice and mood (L.8.1d). The set of confused pairs is our own addition, and the grade is our suggestion.

What is a verbal?

A verb form doing another job. A gerund ends in -ing and acts as a noun (Juggling takes practice), a participle acts as an adjective (the barking dog), and an infinitive is to with a verb (to travel).

What is the subjunctive mood?

The form used for a wish, a demand or something contrary to fact: I wish it were Saturday; the coach demands that every player arrive early.

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