Language Arts Worksheets
Free Language Arts Worksheets
Language Arts worksheets covering reading comprehension, grammar, writing, vocabulary, and literary analysis for grades K through 12. Each worksheet includes a student version and a full answer key.
Beginning, Middle, and End of a Story
Finding the parts of a simple story
15 problems
Language Arts: Alphabet Letters A to M
Recognize, write, and order early alphabet letters
15 problems
Language Arts: Alphabet Letters N to Z
Recognizing, writing, and using letters N through Z
15 problems
Language Arts: Beginning and Ending Sounds
Listening for the first and last sounds in words
15 problems
Language Arts: Blending Sounds to Read Simple Words
Practice blending beginning, middle, and ending sounds
15 problems
Language Arts: Building Simple Sentences
Using naming words and action words to make complete sentences
15 problems
Language Arts: CVC Words
Reading and spelling simple consonant-vowel-consonant words
15 problems
Language Arts: Letter Recognition A to Z
Practice identifying uppercase and lowercase letters
15 problems
Language Arts: Letter Sounds Consonants B C D F G
Practice beginning sounds for B, C, D, F, and G
15 problems
Language Arts: Long Vowel Sounds and Silent E
Reading words with long vowels and silent e
12 problems
Language Arts: Question Words Who, What, Where, When
Practice choosing the right question word
15 problems
Language Arts: Rhyming Words
Listening for words that sound the same at the end
15 problems
Language Arts: Short Vowel A: cat, hat, map, pan
Practice reading and writing short a words
15 problems
Language Arts: Short Vowel Sounds
Listening for and identifying short vowel sounds
12 problems
Language Arts: Short Vowels E and I
Practice reading and writing words like bed, hen, pig, and sit
15 problems
Language Arts: Sight Words he she we go do to me
Read, trace, and use common kindergarten and first grade sight words
15 problems
Language Arts: Sight Words: Dolch List Pre-Primer
Practice reading and writing early sight words
12 problems
Language Arts: Story Elements: Character, Setting, Plot
Identify who is in a story, where it happens, and what happens
15 problems
Language Arts: Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Matching
Match capital letters with their small letter partners
15 problems
Language Arts: Where Does the Story Happen Story Setting
Practice finding the place in a story
15 problems
Language Arts: Who Is the Story About? Story Characters
Identifying the people, animals, or make-believe friends in a story
15 problems
Language Arts: Word Families -at -an -ap
Practice reading and writing short vowel word families
15 problems
Language Arts: Word Families -ot -op -og
Practice reading, sorting, and writing short vowel word family words
15 problems
Language Arts: Writing About My Favorite Animal
Practice drawing, labeling, and writing simple sentences
15 problems
Letter Sounds: Consonants H, J, K, L, M
Practice beginning sounds for H, J, K, L, and M
15 problems
Letter Sounds: Consonants N, P, R, S, T, V, W
Practice hearing and matching beginning consonant sounds
15 problems
Phonemic Awareness: Blending and Segmenting
Practice hearing sounds in words
12 problems
Reading Simple Sentences
Practice reading short sentences and finding meaning
15 problems
Rhyming Words: Finding Word Pairs
Practice hearing and matching words that rhyme
15 problems
Short Vowels O and U: hop, dog, cup, bug
Practice reading and spelling short o and short u words
15 problems
Sight Words Practice
Read, trace, and use Dolch Primer and Pre-Primer sight words in sentences.
8 problems
Sight Words: I, a, the, and, is, it, in
Read, write, and use early sight words
15 problems
Sight Words: my, you, are, can, like, big
Read, write, and use six common sight words
15 problems
Word Families: -it, -in, -ig
Practice reading and writing rhyming word families
15 problems
Antonyms: Opposites
Practice finding words with opposite meanings
15 problems
FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 1
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 2
Reading comprehension practice with stories and informational texts
45 problems
FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 3
Reading comprehension practice with stories, poems, articles, and text features
40 problems
FL FAST 3rd Grade Reading Practice Test 1
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
FL FAST 3rd Grade Reading Practice Test 2
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
FL FAST 3rd Grade Reading Practice Test 3
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
Language Arts: Adjectives Describing Words
Practice finding and using words that describe nouns
15 problems
Language Arts: Capitalization and Punctuation
Using capital letters and end punctuation correctly
15 problems
Language Arts: Capitalization Rules
Practice capital letters for names, places, dates, and sentences
15 problems
Language Arts: Common and Proper Nouns
Identifying and using naming words correctly
12 problems
Language Arts: Compound Words
Building bigger words from two smaller words
15 problems
Language Arts: Compound Words and Contractions
Combining words and shortening word pairs
15 problems
Language Arts: Consonant Blends and Clusters
Reading and spelling words with common beginning and ending blends
12 problems
Language Arts: Context Clues Finding Meaning from the Sentence
Use words in a sentence to figure out meaning
15 problems
Language Arts: Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills
Finding meanings, spellings, guide words, synonyms, and antonyms
12 problems
Language Arts: Diphthongs and Vowel Digraphs
Practice hearing, reading, and spelling common vowel teams
12 problems
Language Arts: FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 1
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
Language Arts: FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 2
Reading comprehension practice with stories and informational texts
45 problems
Language Arts: FL FAST 2nd Grade Reading Practice Test 3
Reading comprehension practice with stories, poems, articles, and text features
40 problems
Language Arts: Main Idea and Supporting Details
Finding what a text is mostly about
15 problems
Language Arts: Nonfiction Text Features
Using headings, captions, glossaries, and more to understand informational texts
15 problems
Language Arts: Parts of a Book and Text Features
Identifying book parts and using text features
12 problems
Language Arts: Prefixes and Suffixes
Building word meanings with word parts
15 problems
Language Arts: Prefixes Re, Un, Pre, Dis
Build word meaning with common prefixes
15 problems
Language Arts: Punctuation Periods Question Marks Exclamation Points
Choosing the right end punctuation
15 problems
Language Arts: R-Controlled Vowels
Reading and spelling words with ar, er, ir, or, and ur
12 problems
Language Arts: Retelling a Story in Order
Practice putting story events in the correct sequence
15 problems
Language Arts: Silent Letters
Recognizing and using words with silent letters
12 problems
Language Arts: Spelling Patterns: ie vs ei and Silent Letters
Practice tricky vowel teams and letters you do not hear
14 problems
Language Arts: Story Elements
Characters, setting, plot, and theme
15 problems
Language Arts: Subject and Predicate in a Sentence
Finding who or what the sentence is about and what happens
15 problems
Language Arts: Suffixes er est ful less
Build and understand words with common suffixes
15 problems
Language Arts: Syllables and Word Parts
Breaking words into syllables and meaningful parts
12 problems
Language Arts: Synonyms and Antonyms
Finding words with similar and opposite meanings
15 problems
Language Arts: Synonyms Words That Mean the Same
Practice finding words with the same or almost the same meaning
15 problems
Language Arts: Vowel Teams and Digraphs
Recognizing common letter pairs in words
12 problems
Language Arts: Writing a Descriptive Paragraph
Use details, senses, and strong words to paint a picture with writing
15 problems
Language Arts: Writing a Friendly Letter
Practice the parts of a friendly letter
15 problems
Language Arts: Writing a How-To Paragraph
Use order words and clear steps to explain a process
15 problems
Main Idea & Supporting Details
Identify the central idea of a passage and distinguish it from supporting details.
8 problems
Nouns: Common and Proper
Identifying and using common nouns and proper nouns
15 problems
Pronouns: He, She, They, It, We
Choosing pronouns to replace nouns
15 problems
Sequence: First, Next, Then, Finally
Putting events in order with signal words
15 problems
Writing Complete Sentences
Practice subjects, predicates, capital letters, and end marks
12 problems
Analyzing Poetry: Rhyme, Rhythm, and Imagery
Explore sound, beat, and sensory language in poems
15 problems
Commas: Lists, Clauses, and Introductory Phrases
Practice using commas to make sentences clear
15 problems
Drama: Reading Plays and Stage Directions
Understanding scripts, dialogue, characters, and stage directions
15 problems
FL FAST 4th Grade Reading Practice Test 1
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
FL FAST 4th Grade Reading Practice Test 2
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
FL FAST 4th Grade Reading Practice Test 3
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
FL FAST 5th Grade Reading Practice Test 1
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
FL FAST 5th Grade Reading Practice Test 2
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
FL FAST 5th Grade Reading Practice Test 3
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text evidence practice
40 problems
Grammar: Parts of Speech
Identify and use nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns correctly.
8 problems
Language Arts: Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs
Identifying and using different kinds of verbs
15 problems
Language Arts: Apostrophes: Possession and Contractions
Using apostrophes to show ownership and form contractions
15 problems
Language Arts: Author's Purpose: Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Identify why an author wrote a text
15 problems
Language Arts: Cause and Effect
Identifying reasons events happen and what happens next
15 problems
Language Arts: Compare and Contrast
Finding similarities and differences in texts, characters, and ideas
15 problems
Language Arts: Compare and Contrast with a Venn Diagram
Use similarities and differences to organize ideas
15 problems
Language Arts: Conjunctions: Coordinating and Subordinating
Using conjunctions to connect words, phrases, and ideas
15 problems
Language Arts: Context Clues Strategies
Using nearby words and sentences to figure out meaning
15 problems
Language Arts: Context Clues: Finding Word Meanings
Use nearby words and sentences to understand unfamiliar words
15 problems
Language Arts: Evaluating Sources Reliable vs. Unreliable
Decide which sources are trustworthy and explain why
15 problems
Language Arts: Greek and Latin Roots Unlocking Word Meaning
Use word parts to figure out meanings of unfamiliar words
15 problems
Language Arts: Homophones and Commonly Confused Words
Choosing the correct word by using sentence meaning
15 problems
Language Arts: Informational Text Features
Using headings, captions, diagrams, and other nonfiction features
12 problems
Language Arts: Narrative Writing
Building stories with characters, setting, and plot
15 problems
Language Arts: Nonfiction vs Fiction: Comparing Texts
Identify text types, features, and purposes
12 problems
Language Arts: Opinion Writing
Stating opinions and supporting them with reasons
10 problems
Language Arts: Paragraph Writing: Topic and Support
Building strong paragraphs with clear main ideas and details
12 problems
Language Arts: Point of View
Identifying first, second, and third person narration
15 problems
Language Arts: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
Identifying and using prepositions in sentences
15 problems
Language Arts: Reading Fluency and Expression
Practice reading smoothly, accurately, and with feeling
12 problems
Language Arts: Sequence of Events and Transition Words
Putting events in order with clear transition words
12 problems
Language Arts: Spelling Patterns: Doubling and Dropping Rules
Practice adding endings with doubling and dropping rules
15 problems
Language Arts: Subject-Verb Agreement
Using verbs that match singular and plural subjects
15 problems
Language Arts: Summarizing Nonfiction Text
Finding main ideas and key details in informational writing
15 problems
Language Arts: Text Features: Headings, Captions, Diagrams
Using nonfiction text features to understand information
15 problems
Language Arts: Vocabulary in Context
Using context clues to understand word meanings
15 problems
Language Arts: Writing a Five-Paragraph Essay
Planning, organizing, and revising an essay with an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion
15 problems
Language Arts: Writing a Research Report
Plan, research, organize, and explain information clearly
15 problems
Letter Writing: Formal and Informal
Learning when to use formal and informal language in letters
10 problems
Annotation and Close Reading
Marking text to understand meaning, evidence, and author choices
12 problems
Argument Structure: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Build stronger arguments with CER
15 problems
Author Study: Edgar Allan Poe Mood and Tone
Analyzing atmosphere, word choice, and author attitude
10 problems
Author's Purpose and Perspective
Identifying why an author writes and the point of view they express
15 problems
Creative Writing Prompts: Show Don't Tell
Practice using sensory details, actions, and dialogue to reveal feelings and ideas
10 problems
ELA: Story Structure (Middle School)
Identifying plot, conflict, turning points, and resolution
15 problems
Figurative Language
Identify and interpret similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and idioms.
8 problems
Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor, Idiom
Identify, explain, and use common types of figurative language
15 problems
Language Arts: Active and Passive Voice
Identifying and revising sentence voice
15 problems
Language Arts: Argumentative Writing
Building clear claims, reasons, and evidence
15 problems
Language Arts: Author's Craft and Word Choice
Analyzing how authors create tone, mood, and meaning
12 problems
Language Arts: Character Analysis and Motivation
Analyzing what characters do, think, and want
12 problems
Language Arts: Citing Text Evidence
Using details from a passage to support ideas
12 problems
Language Arts: Comma Rules and Semicolons
Using commas and semicolons correctly in sentences
15 problems
Language Arts: Denotation and Connotation
Understanding literal meanings and emotional associations
12 problems
Language Arts: Descriptive Writing: Show Dont Tell
Using details and actions to create vivid writing
10 problems
Language Arts: Dialogue Writing and Punctuation
Using quotation marks, commas, and dialogue tags correctly
12 problems
Language Arts: Etymology: Tracing Word Origins
Explore how word histories reveal meaning
12 problems
Language Arts: Evaluating Claims and Evidence
Judging whether reasons and facts support an argument
12 problems
Language Arts: Greek and Latin Roots
Using word parts to understand meaning
15 problems
Language Arts: Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs
Understanding figurative language and traditional sayings
12 problems
Language Arts: Literary Analysis: Theme in Short Stories
Identifying and explaining messages in fiction
15 problems
Language Arts: Literary Devices
Recognizing and explaining common literary techniques
15 problems
Language Arts: Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
Using clues from a text to figure out meaning
12 problems
Language Arts: Plot Structure: Exposition to Resolution
Identifying the stages of a story's plot
12 problems
Language Arts: Poetry: Types, Structures, and Elements
Identifying forms, patterns, and poetic devices
12 problems
Language Arts: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Matching pronouns correctly with their antecedents
15 problems
Language Arts: Reading Comprehension: Multi-Paragraph Passages Grade 6
Practice finding main ideas, details, inferences, and text structure
10 problems
Language Arts: Sentence Fragments and Run-On Sentences
Identifying and fixing incomplete and overly long sentences
15 problems
Language Arts: Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, and Complex
Identify and write different kinds of sentences
15 problems
Language Arts: Setting and Atmosphere in Fiction
Analyzing how place and time shape mood in a story
12 problems
Language Arts: Summarizing and Paraphrasing
Finding key ideas and restating them clearly
12 problems
Language Arts: Text Structure and Organization
Recognizing how authors organize ideas in a text
15 problems
Language Arts: Theme vs Main Idea
Telling the difference between a topic, a main idea, and a theme
12 problems
Language Arts: Types of Conflict in Literature
Identifying internal and external conflicts in stories
12 problems
Language Arts: Vocabulary Builder: Tier 2 Academic Words
Practice using academic vocabulary in reading and writing
14 problems
Language Arts: Word Choice and Precise Language
Choosing specific words to make writing clearer and stronger
12 problems
Language Arts: Word Relationships and Analogies
Recognizing patterns between related words
15 problems
Literary Analysis: Symbolism and Allegory
Interpreting deeper meanings in stories, poems, and characters
15 problems
Point of View: First and Third Person
Identifying and analyzing narrative perspective
15 problems
Public Speaking: Crafting and Delivering a Speech
Plan, organize, and present ideas with confidence
10 problems
Writing: Research Paper Citations and MLA Format
Practicing in-text citations, Works Cited entries, and source credit
15 problems
Advanced Grammar: Mechanics and Syntax
Refining punctuation, sentence structure, and clarity
15 problems
AP Language: Argument Essay Strategies
Building defensible claims, evidence, reasoning, and commentary
15 problems
AP Language: Rhetorical Analysis
Analyzing rhetorical choices, audience, purpose, and effect
15 problems
AP Literature: Analyzing Poetry
Close reading of poetic language, structure, and meaning
15 problems
AP Literature: Drama and Tragic Structure
Analyzing tragedy, dramatic form, and literary meaning
15 problems
Language Arts: Allegory and Extended Metaphor
Identifying symbolic meaning and sustained comparison in texts
12 problems
Language Arts: AP Language: Synthesis Essay Skills
Building defensible claims, using sources, and writing commentary
12 problems
Language Arts: AP Literature: Analyzing Prose Fiction
Close reading of narration, style, characterization, and theme
15 problems
Language Arts: Author Study: Langston Hughes and the Jazz Age
Exploring poetry, identity, music, and the Harlem Renaissance
10 problems
Language Arts: Author Study: Shakespeare's Sonnets and Devices
Analyzing structure, imagery, figurative language, and themes in Shakespearean sonnets
10 problems
Language Arts: Bibliography and MLA Citation Practice
Practice creating MLA Works Cited entries and in-text citations
12 problems
Language Arts: College Essay Writing
Planning, drafting, and revising a personal college essay
15 problems
Language Arts: Expository Essay Writing
Organizing clear explanations with evidence and structure
10 problems
Language Arts: Journalism: Writing the Inverted Pyramid
Lead with the most important facts and organize news clearly
10 problems
Language Arts: Literary Analysis
Analyzing theme, character, tone, structure, and evidence
15 problems
Language Arts: Literary Theory: Marxist and Historical Criticism
Analyzing literature through class, power, and historical context
15 problems
Language Arts: Mythology and Allusion
Recognizing and interpreting references from myth
12 problems
Language Arts: Nonfiction Argument and Evidence
Identifying claims, reasons, and supporting evidence in nonfiction texts
12 problems
Language Arts: Parallel Structure and Sentence Variety
Improving balance, rhythm, and clarity in writing
15 problems
Language Arts: Persuasive Essays
Building clear claims, strong reasons, and effective evidence
15 problems
Language Arts: Research Writing and Citation
Using sources, paraphrasing, and citing evidence clearly
15 problems
Language Arts: Rhetorical Devices
Identifying and explaining persuasive language techniques
15 problems
Language Arts: SAT and ACT Vocabulary: High-Frequency Roots
Build vocabulary by analyzing common word roots, prefixes, and suffixes
14 problems
Language Arts: Symbolism in Literature
Identifying and interpreting symbols in texts
12 problems
Language Arts: Syntax Style and Diction
Analyzing sentence structure, word choice, and tone
15 problems
Language Arts: Technical Writing and Instructions
Writing clear steps, directions, and procedural texts
10 problems
Language Arts: Tone and Mood in Literature
Identifying how authors create feeling and attitude
12 problems
Language Arts: Writing for Different Audiences and Purposes
Adapting tone, style, evidence, and structure to fit a communication goal
12 problems
Literary Theory: Applying Feminist Criticism
Analyzing gender, power, voice, and representation
15 problems
Reading Comprehension
Analyze an informational passage for central ideas, evidence, author's purpose, and vocabulary.
8 problems
Shakespearean Language and Sonnets
Understanding early modern English, sonnet form, and poetic meaning
12 problems
Vocabulary: Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Using word parts to understand complex vocabulary
15 problems
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