Grammar Activity Sheets

(see also Vocabulary Activity Sheets)

Free downloadable and printable two-page grammar activity sheets that encourage students to practise their English skills both alone and working with a partner. Each student activity sheet comes with one page of teacher's notes giving clear directions and answers.

• Conditionals Review (Activity) (intermediate)
  Conditionals Review (Teacher)
  Description: What would learning English be like if we didn’t have Conditionals? An awful lot simpler for the average student, that's for sure! The exercises in this activity sheet help students to distinguish between Zero, First, Second, and Third Conditionals, offering them fun and varied practice both alone and with a partner.
• How? Questions (Activity) (intermediate)
  How? Questions (Teacher)
  Description: So, just how long does it take to master the art of proper question construction? Quite a while when one’s trying to do so in English! And with so many different question words and structures, it’s hardly surprising! The exercises in this activity sheet help to familiarise students with the most common How? Questions and their functions, offering them fun and varied practice through an array of written and spoken exercises.
• So vs Such (Activity) (intermediate)
  So vs Such (Teacher)
  Description: Ask almost any student and I’m sure most would agree that English would be SO much easier to master if it didn’t have SUCH a lot of confusing words! And when it comes to perplexing word pairs, there are few more baffling than the dreaded So and Such! The exercises in this activity sheet help students to understand this daunting word duo, offering them fun and varied practice both alone and in pairs.
• Present Perfect (Activity) (intermediate)
  Present Perfect (Teacher)
  Description: Despite being one of the most useful and versatile of the English grammar tenses, the Present Perfect is, for many students, also one of the most baffling, and it’s certainly not difficult to understand why. This handy tense, which connects the past with the present, uses concepts which, in many languages, don’t even exist. The exercises in this activity sheet allow students to practise the Present Perfect through an array of written and spoken exercises.
• Zero Conditional (Activity) (intermediate)
  Zero Conditional (Teacher)
  Description: Though perhaps not as daunting as its counterparts, the First, Second and Third, the humble Zero Conditional is a vital one that is quite often overlooked. Considering the starring role that it plays when it comes to facts and general truths, however, it’s essential that this handy Conditional be used correctly. The exercises in this activity sheet enable students to practise the Zero Conditional in a fun and varied way, both alone and with a partner.
• Dependent Prepositions (Activity) (intermediate)
  Dependent Prepositions (Teacher)
  Description: Are you interested in or interested at politics? Do you worry for or worry about money? Are you good for or good at English grammar? For such tiny words, Prepositions can cause an awful lot of confusion! The exercises in this activity sheet help to familiarise students with some of the most common Dependent Prepositions, offering them fun and personalised practice, both alone and with a partner.
• Causative Verbs (Activity) (intermediate)
  Causative Verbs (Teacher)
  Description: Just when students think they’ve finally got to grips with English grammar, along come Causative Verbs. Though these pesky verbs may appear familiar, grasping their various meanings and knowing how to use them is enough to make any rational person tear their hair out! The exercises in this activity sheet help to familiarise students with the most common Causative Verbs, offering fun and varied practice both alone and in pairs.
• Causative Have (Activity) (intermediate)
  Causative Have (Teacher)
  Description: Would you rather cook your own meals, or have them cooked for you? Do you like cleaning your home, or would you prefer to have someone else do it and save yourself the hassle? For many of us, it’s a no-brainer! Though the difference between doing something oneself and having someone else do something for us is blatantly obvious to English teachers, it’s not always the case for students. The exercises in this activity sheet help to familiarise students with the Causative Have, offering them fun and varied practice both alone and in pairs.
• Phrasal Verbs (Activity) (intermediate)
  Phrasal Verbs (Teacher)
  Description: Sit down, wake up, write down, pick up... Though these useful little word duos (and even trios sometimes!) may look innocent enough, they are, quite understandably, the bane of many a student’s existence. Sadly, Phrasal Verbs are everywhere, so avoiding them is nigh on impossible. And whilst getting to grips with their (often multiple) meanings is a commendable feat in itself, the fun doesn’t stop there, as deciding whether they’re transitive or intransitive, separable or inseparable can be equally, if not more perplexing! This activity sheet helps to familiarise students with the more grammatical side of Phrasal Verbs, offering them varied and personalised practice both alone and with a partner.
• Future Time Clauses (Activity) (intermediate)
  Future Time Clauses (Teacher)
  Description: Just when students thought the future in English couldn’t get any more confusing, along come the dreaded Future Time Clauses! Whilst getting to grips with the multitude of similar yet different time conjunctions entailed is a pretty mean feat in itself, deciding which tenses to use with them is enough to tip any mere mortal over the edge! The exercises in this activity sheet allow students to practise these vital yet vexing clauses in an enjoyable and varied manner.
• Past Simple vs Present Perfect (Activity) (intermediate)
  Past Simple vs Present Perfect (Teacher)
  Description: Just as students think they've got the Past Simple down to a tee, along comes the perplexing Present Perfect! And learning how to use this troublesome tense is just the beginning, as knowing when to use it instead of the trusty Past Simple can be equally, if not more, confusing! The activities in this resource help students get to grips with the usage of these two tenses in a practical and enjoyable manner.
• Present Simple vs Present Continuous (Activity) (intermediate)
  Present Simple vs Present Continuous (Teacher)
  Description: The Present Simple and Present Continuous are usually the first two tenses students are introduced to when tackling the English language. And whilst getting to grips with their differing structures is a commendable feat in itself, perhaps even more puzzling is knowing exactly when to use each one. The activities in this resource allow students to test their logic and practise these two tenses alongside each other, both alone and with a partner.
• Future Tenses (Activity) (intermediate)
  Future Tenses (Teacher)
  Description: When talking about the future in English, things can be anything but rosy for many students who find themselves faced with the tricky dilemma of knowing just which tense to use. As predictions, plans, scheduled events and intentions all seem to be expressed in their own respective ways, mastering the future is often more easily said than done. The written and communicative exercises in this resource help students to practise applying the correct future tense to various situations in a practical and enjoyable manner.
• Gerunds vs Infinitives (Activity) (intermediate)
  Gerunds vs Infinitives (Teacher)
  Description: When to use ‘to’ or ‘-ing’? It’s not always easy to know, as each of these mystifying grammar points seems to have its own array of specific uses. This resource helps students to understand which situations require Gerunds instead of Infinitives, and vice versa, allowing them to test their logic and practise the two alongside one another through a series of written and communicative exercises.
• Verbs of Obligation (Activity) (intermediate)
  Verbs of Obligation (Teacher)
  Description: Must, Should, or Have to? Which one should you use? When studied individually these three obligation verbs are generally not too tough to get to grips with. Throw the trio together however, and things aren’t quite so simple, as due to their similarities, they can quite easily be confused. This engaging and varied resource enables students to practise using Verbs of Obligation, both individually and with a partner.
• First Conditional vs Second Conditional (Activity) (intermediate)
  First Conditional vs Second Conditional (Teacher)
  Description: First or Second Conditional? Whilst these two essential conditionals may be relatively easy to master when practised individually, being able to identify whether a situation is real or unreal and then use the correct one accordingly can be anything but! The exercises in this resource allow students to practice these commonly-confused conditionals together in a fun and varied manner.
• Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous (Activity) (intermediate)
  Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous (Teacher)
  Description: As if the Present Perfect weren’t hard enough to get to grips with! Put it next to its perplexing perfect counterpart, the Present Perfect Continuous and things become even more baffling. Once students have mastered these two tricky tenses and their differing structures, they are then faced with the dilemma of knowing just when to use one instead of the other. The written and communicative exercises in this resource help students to identify which situations each tense is suited to, then practise using them alongside each other.
• Defining Relative Clauses (Activity) (intermediate)
  Defining Relative Clauses (Teacher)
  Description: Though these vital structures are something learners usually come across relatively early on in their relationship with the English Language, knowing which relative pronoun to use, and how to use them correctly can be anything but elementary! The written and communicative activities in this resource allow students to practice Defining Relative Clauses in a practical and enjoyable manner.
• Third Conditional (Activity) (intermediate)
  Third Conditional (Teacher)
  Description: Just when students have got the First and Second Conditional under their belts, along comes the pesky Third! Though perhaps not as commonly used as the other two, the Third Conditional certainly has its uses, so it’s vital that students are familiar with its structure. This resource enables students to practise this tricky grammar point in a fun and varied way, through a series of individual and pair-work activities.
• Passive Voice (Activity) (intermediate)
  Passive Voice (Teacher)
  Description: Though, for most of us, the Passive Voice is something that we use quite naturally and unconsciously, for learners of the English language being able to recognise and utilise this nifty voice correctly can be a pretty tall order. Nevertheless, the Passive Voice definitely serves a purpose, so it’s essential that students get to grips with it. This resource allows students to practise this vital grammar point practically and enjoyably, both individually and with a partner.
• Narrative Tenses (Activity) (intermediate)
  Narrative Tenses (Teacher)
  Description: Whilst many would agree that knowing how to form the four Narrative Tenses in English is a pretty mean feat in itself, knowing how to use them all alongside one another, can be equally perplexing. This activity sheet helps students understand exactly when each of these vital tenses is used, offering thorough and varied practice through an array of written and spoken exercises.
• Wishes and Regrets (Activity) (intermediate)
  Wishes and Regrets (Teacher)
  Description: Let’s face it, we’ve all got things in the past and present we regret or wish were different, and I’m sure our students are no exception. If only they could express themselves! For many, getting to grips with the various wish structures can be extremely tricky and confusing. The written and communicative exercises in this activity help students to practise expressing Wishes and Regrets in a varied and enjoyable way.
• Used To (do) (Activity) (intermediate)
  Used To (do) (Teacher)
  Description: Though ‘Used To (do)’ may not be the most challenging grammar point to master when it comes to acquainting oneself with the English language, it is, nevertheless, an extremely useful one, and one which students certainly need to be clear about, before coming face to face with the dreaded ‘Be/Get Used To’, later on. The written and spoken activities in this resource enable students to find their feet with this essential grammar point in a fun and practical manner.
• Definite, Indefinite, or No Article? (Activity) (intermediate)
  Definite, Indefinite, or No Article? (Teacher)
  Description: Articles are, quite arguably, one of the trickier aspects of the English language for many students to master, as in some languages they do not actually exist, and even if they do, their usage is not always the same. Through the written and communicative exercises in this activity, students can practise these somewhat perplexing parts of speech in a varied and enjoyable manner.
• Expressing Ability (Activity) (intermediate)
  Expressing Ability (Teacher)
  Description: Though talking about Ability in the present is something that most students get to grips with early on in their acquaintance with English, when it comes to the future, past, and other tenses things aren’t quite as straightforward. Through the written and communicative activities in this resource, students can practise this at times baffling concept in a fun and varied manner.
• Adjective or Adverb? (Activity) (intermediate)
  Adjective or Adverb? (Teacher)
  Description: When it comes to spicing up our descriptions of things in English, Adjectives and Adverbs play a starring role. Unfortunately, (but quite understandably) these two vital parts of speech are easily confused by many learners. The activities in this resource help students to understand when and how they are used, allowing them to test their logic in several different ways, both alone and with a partner.
• Comparatives vs Superlatives (Activity) (intermediate)
  Comparatives vs Superlatives (Teacher)
  Description: Whilst Comparatives and Superlatives may not be the trickiest aspect of the English language to master, they can still prove rather perplexing at times, especially when practised together! The activities in this resource allow students to test their logic and practise these two types of adjectives at once, both alone and with a partner.
• Too, Too Much, Too Many, Enough (Activity) (intermediate)
  Too, Too Much, Too Many, Enough (Teacher)
  Description: Let’s face it, we all like to complain. And our students are certainly no exception! If they’re going to do so in English however, it’s our job as their teachers to make sure they do so properly! Which is why a firm understanding of ‘Too’, ‘Too Much’, ‘Too Many’, ‘Enough’ and their own respective uses is so vital. The written and spoken activities in this resource help students to practise these essential expressions then master the art of complaining in a fun and practical way.
• Used To (do), Be Used To, Get Used To (Activity) (intermediate)
  Used To (do), Be Used To, Get Used To (Teacher)
  Description: Whilst many students would agree that, in comparison with tenses, conditionals, prepositions and the like, ‘Used To (do)’ is probably one of the less perplexing English grammar points to get to grips with, the same cannot be said of its easily-confused doppelgangers ‘Be Used To’ and ‘Get Used To’, which they soon come to realise are a different kettle of fish entirely! This resource helps students to get used to the three types of ‘Used To’ by practising them together in a fun and practical way.
• Indefinite Pronouns (Activity) (intermediate)
  Indefinite Pronouns (Teacher)
  Description: Give a student a sentence with an Indefinite Pronoun in it, and chances are they will understand its meaning. Give them the task of actually using Indefinite Pronouns correctly in their own sentences, and things aren’t always so simple! The activities in this resource allow students to practise these puzzling parts of speech in a varied and enjoyable manner, both alone and in a group.

(see also Vocabulary Activity Sheets)