4th grade · Grammar
What a 4th grade student learns in Grammar
Grade 4 grammar centers on mastering more sophisticated conventions of standard English, including relative pronouns/adverbs, progressive verb tenses, modal auxiliaries, conventional adjective order, and prepositional phrases, while strengthening complete sentences, dialogue punctuation, compound-sentence commas, and precise word choice.
The skills for the year
- 1Using relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that)
- 2Using relative adverbs (where, when, why)
- 3Forming and using progressive verb tenses (was/am/will be walking)
- 4Using modal auxiliaries (can, may, must, should, would) to show conditions
- 5Ordering multiple adjectives by conventional patterns (e.g., small red bag)
- 6Forming and using prepositional phrases
- 7Producing complete sentences and correcting fragments and run-ons
- 8Correctly using frequently confused words (to/too/two, there/their/they’re)
- 9Applying grade-level capitalization rules (titles, proper nouns, dialogue)
- 10Using commas and quotation marks to set off direct speech and text quotations
- 11Placing a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence
- 12Spelling grade-appropriate words correctly, using references as needed
- 13Choosing precise words and phrases to convey ideas clearly
- 14Selecting punctuation for effect (emphasis, pacing, clarity)
- 15Distinguishing formal English from informal discourse by context
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