Printable Practice Sheets

In remote and hybrid learning contexts, we know it can be a challenge to provide equitable learning opportunities for students without reliable access to internet or devices. We’ve created 20 printable worksheets that cover our most popular skills and can be used in place of a Practice assignment on NoRedInk.

Each worksheet includes a lesson, practice questions, and a writing or revising task asking students to apply the skill they’ve learned. 

Access the entire set of worksheets here, or use the list below to find specific skills.

On this page:

• Worksheets and Answer Keys
• Tips for Implementation

Printable Worksheets and Answer Keys

Expand the categories below to view and download the worksheets and answer keys. We’ve also included information about how each worksheet aligns with NoRedInk Practice pathways, so you can assign online topics to students who have access and give worksheets to those who do not. For information about grade level alignment, you can use NoRedInk’s grade level filters to sort the relevant Practice pathways by grade level. 

Be sure to check out our tips for implementation below for more specific suggestions for using these sheets!

Active and Passive Voice

Using Active and Passive Voice (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the Active and Passive Voice pathway on NoRedInk.

Adjectives

Identifying Adjectives (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following pathways on NoRedInk: Adjectives and Identifying Parts of Speech II & III.

Forming Comparative and Superlative Adjectives (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following pathways on NoRedInk: Adjectives, Adjectives vs. Adverbs, and Comparative vs. Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs.

Appositives

Appositives (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following pathways on NoRedInk: Appositive Phrases and Phrases and Dependent Clauses.

Commas

Using Commas for Dates, Locations, and Lists (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the Commas for Formatting pathway on NoRedInk.

Using Commas with Phrases and Clauses (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the Commas for Clarity pathway on NoRedInk.

Commonly Confused Words

Their vs. There vs. They’re (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside the Their vs. There vs. They’re topic in the Commonly Confused Words I pathway on NoRedInk.

Components of a Sentence

Identifying Independent and Dependent Clauses (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Components of a Sentence II and Identifying Sentences and Fragments.

Conjunctions

Linking Ideas with Coordinating Conjunctions—FANBOYS (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Building Compound and Complex Sentences, Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions, Components of a Sentence II, Identifying Parts of Speech III, and Punctuation with Conjunctions.

Linking Ideas with Subordinating Conjunctions—SWABIs (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Building Compound and Complex Sentences, Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions, Components of a Sentence II, Identifying Parts of Speech III, and Punctuation with Conjunctions.

Punctuating Conjunctive Adverbs—THAMOs (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Building Compound and Complex Sentences, Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions, Components of a Sentence II, Connecting Clauses with Colons and Semicolons, Identifying Parts of Speech III, and Punctuation with Conjunctions.

Formatting Dialogue

Formatting Dialogue (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Body Paragraph: Embedding Evidence, Embedding Evidence: Mechanics of Quotations, and Embedding Quotations.

Parallel Structure

Using Parallel Structure (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the Parallel Structure pathway on NoRedInk.

Parts of Speech

Identifying Subjects (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Components of a Sentence I & II, Identifying Subjects and Verbs, and Subject-Verb Agreement I.

Pronouns

Using Pronouns for Clarity (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement pathway on NoRedInk. 

Verb Tense & Agreement

Forming Present and Past Tense (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Identifying Parts of Speech I & II, Verb Tense I: Simple Tenses.

Subject-Verb Agreement (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Subject-Verb Agreement I & II, Verb Tense I: Simple Tenses.

Writing Skills

Making Vague Language Specific (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Introductory Paragraphs, Thesis Statements, and Topic Sentences.

Restating Ideas in New Words (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the Conclusion Paragraphs pathway on NoRedInk.

Revising Wordiness (Answer Key)

• This worksheet can be assigned alongside topics from the following NoRedInk pathways: Introductory Paragraphs, Thesis Statements, and Topic Sentences.

Tips for Implementing Worksheets 

While we believe that NoRedInk’s instant feedback and adaptive practice provide the best learning experience for students, these worksheets provide a meaningful equivalent experience for students who do not have reliable internet or device access while learning at home.

Here are some suggestions for leveraging these worksheets:

• Provide the worksheets for students who do not have internet access alongside online practice for those who do. The worksheets were designed to align with Practice topics available on NoRedInk (see which pathways they align with in the list of worksheets above). Therefore, you can create Practice assignments on NoRedInk and give these worksheets to those who need them.
• Assign 1-2 worksheets a week to give students consistent skill practice. Each worksheet includes a lesson, practice questions, and a writing or revising task that asks students to apply the skill, so students can engage deeply with one skill at a time. To encourage transfer, try including the previous week’s skills in rubrics or instructions you give students for their writing assignments.
• Provide your students with answer keys, or grade worksheets yourself! Help students solidify their understanding and work through misconceptions using the answer keys we provide. You could send answer keys home after students complete the worksheets to help them understand what they got wrong, or you can score the worksheets yourself and give students feedback on their writing tasks.
• Remember that skill practice is just one piece of the larger puzzle! For students without reliable internet or device access, reading and building writing fluency are two of the most powerful ways students can improve their writing. If you’re looking for more offline writing practice for students, you can select a Quick Write or essay (Guided Draft) prompt from our library and share it with students on paper. You can also browse our collection of text-based writing assignments which include printable pdfs.