Grammar & SPaG is a core area of KS3 English in the national curriculum. It covers essential concepts that build the foundation for GCSE study and beyond.
This topic includes subtopics such as Word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives), Punctuation (commas, apostrophes, semi-colons), Homophones and spelling, Sentence types and more. Each area is tested with multiple-choice questions that include detailed explanations to deepen your understanding.
Quick Reference
| Apostrophe for possession | The dog's bone (one dog) / The dogs' bones (many dogs) |
| Semicolon use | Joins two related independent clauses |
| Colon use | Introduces a list, explanation or example |
| Comma splice (error) | Using a comma instead of a full stop between two sentences |
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Memory Tricks & Mnemonics
"i before e, except after c" (when the sound is 'ee')
Spelling rule — receive, believe, ceiling.
"Never Eat Shredded Wheat" for compass points
North, East, South, West — clockwise.
Their = possession, There = place, They're = they are
The three most confused homophones.
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