Many people search for free English grammar PDFs. Plenty of good material is available legally, but many “free PDF” sites share copyrighted books without permission and can carry malware. Here is where to find safe, legal resources.
Trusted Free Sources
- British Council LearnEnglish: free grammar explanations and practice exercises by level, many with printable worksheets.
- Cambridge English: free sample papers and teacher resources for its exams.
- Project Gutenberg: older public-domain grammar books, free to download.
- Open textbook libraries (such as OpenStax and the Open Textbook Library): openly licensed writing and grammar textbooks.
- Publishers’ websites: Cambridge, Oxford and Pearson often provide free sample units and answer keys for their books.
- Your national education board: many offer free textbooks and grammar materials online.
Make Your Own Grammar PDF
You can save any of our grammar guides as a PDF using your browser’s Print → Save as PDF option. Good starting points:
- Basic English grammar rules
- The 12 English tenses
- Subject-verb agreement
- English grammar quiz with answers
Books Worth Buying or Borrowing
Popular grammar books are copyrighted, so download them only from legal sources. Libraries often lend e-book versions. See our reviews of English Grammar in Use, Wren and Martin and Oxford Guide to English Grammar.
How to Use a Grammar PDF Well
- Study one unit at a time instead of reading cover to cover.
- Do the exercises before checking the answer key.
- Write your own example sentences for each rule.
