Grade 6 Editing Practice
A worksheet for 6th graders to practice editing skills, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
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Grade 6 Editing Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to edit the sentences and paragraphs.
Part 1: Identifying Errors
Read each sentence below. Circle the error (grammar, spelling, or punctuation) and then write the corrected sentence on the line provided.
1. The dog wagged its tail exitedly when its owner came home.
2. Sarah and me went to the park yesterday afternoon.
3. My favorite colors are blue green and purple.
Part 2: Correcting Sentence Structure
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct and clearly written.
1. Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
The students is studying for the test.
The students are studying for the test.
The student are studying for the test.
The student is studying for the test.
2. Which sentence avoids a run-on sentence or a comma splice?
I like to read, it is my favorite hobby.
I like to read it is my favorite hobby.
I like to read; it is my favorite hobby.
I like to read and it is my favorite hobby.
Part 3: Punctuation Practice
Add the correct punctuation (commas, periods, question marks, apostrophes) to the following sentences.
1. What an amazing show that was
2. The cats toy was under the couch
3. Please bring apples bananas and oranges to the picnic
Part 4: Editing a Paragraph
Read the paragraph below. Find and correct five errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Rewrite the corrected paragraph in the space provided.
Yesterday, my freind and I went to the zoo. We seen many animals, including lions, tigers and bears. The monkeys were the most funniest. They swung from tree to tree and chattered loudly. It was a really fun day.