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WorksheetsEOY Grade 6 Grammar Review
Total questions: 152
Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins
Which sentence is written correctly?
The students who are wearing purple are talented writers.
The students, who are wearing purple, are talented writers.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Oliver Twist, which was Dickens’s second novel, is a classic.
Oliver Twist which was Dickens’s second novel is a classic.
Where should the second comma be?
Comic Book Guy looked at the kangaroos, which can jump while they eat on his trip to the zoo.
after while
after they
after eat
What is the nonrestrictive element (or nonessential piece of information) in this sentence?
Pearls which are expensive aren't something I buy very often.
which are expensive
pearls
aren't something I buy very often
There is no nonrestrictive element in this sentence.
Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?
Costa Rica a small Central American country is a major coffee grower.
Costa Rica, a small Central American country, is a major coffee grower.
Costa Rica, a small Central American, country is a major coffee grower.
True or False:
Nonrestrictive clauses need commas.
True
False
What punctuation could you use in the blank?
The man _ who had the handlebar mustache _ pressed Adam for an answer.
parentheses
semicolon
period
What punctuation could you use in the blank?
Mr. offer _ whose family lives in Germany _ will be our guest this weekend.
period
question mark
dash
What punctuation could you use in the blank?
Mr. Johnson _ whose son attends the University _ is our friend.
parentheses
semicolon
colon
What punctuation could you use in the blank?
Thomas Jefferson _ who was born on the frontier _ became President.
dashes
colons
exclamation marks
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A person . who loves to read . will never be lonely.
A person, who loves to read, will never be lonely.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
My father, who was a country boy, has lived in the city for years.
My father = who was a country boy = has lived in the city for years.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
Jet pilots, who are not in excellent physical condition, should not be allowed to fly.
Jet pilots who are not in excellent physical condition should not be allowed to fly.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
She is a woman who is respected by everyone.
She is a woman—who is respected by everyone.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
The orange, juice which was freshly squeezed, was served in a mason jar.
The orange juice, which was freshly squeezed, was served in a mason jar.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Why are there are parentheses in this sentence?
The Altena Fitness Center and Visker gymnasium (which were built last year) are busy every day.
nonrestrictive clause
list
quote
connecting 2 main clauses
Why are there are commas in this sentence?
Students and faculty, improving their health goals through exercise, use our facility every night.
list
nonrestrictive clause
quote
connecting 2 main clauses
Why are there are parentheses in this sentence?
Yesterday I walked fast around our block (lined with shade trees) exactly eight times.
nonrestrictive clause
list
quote
connecting 2 main clauses
Why are there are dashes in this sentence?
Back home I watched some Netflix—which I had already seen—and made some popcorn.
nonrestrictive clause
list
quote
connecting 2 main clauses
Why are there are dashes in this sentence?
Allison meandered into class—late as usual.
nonrestrictive clause
list
quote
connecting 2 main clauses
Non restrictive means
unnecessary information
necessary information
A non-restrictive clause is...
essential to the meaning of a sentence.
just additional information.
A non-restrictive clause ... between commas.
is
is NOT
Select the one with a non-restrictive clause in bold:
John Baker, who lives next door, went to London.
The nextdoor neighbor man went to London.
Which punctuation mark is used to set off non-restrictive clauses?
comma
question mark
exclamation mark
period
Identify the non-restrictive clause in the following sentence: 'The movie, which was released last week, received rave reviews.'
The movie
which was released last week
received rave reviews
last week
Where does the semicolon go?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
Which sentence is correct?
We did an experiment in class; all the students participated.
We did an experiment in class, all the students participated.
Which sentence is correct?
He doesn't like living near the beach; the salty air is making his car rust.
He doesn't like living near the beach, the salty air is making his car rust.
Which sentence is correct?
It was a very hot day; I had to use a fan to keep cool.
It was a very hot day, I had to use a fan to keep cool.
Which sentence is correct?
My class is having a party tomorrow; I’m bringing chips and salsa.
My class is having a party tomorrow; with chips and salsa.
Which sentence is correct?
Steven is reading the book now; his report is due on Friday.
Steven is reading the book now — his report is due on Friday.
What punctuation could you use in the blank?
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning _ today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
dash
colon
What punctuation could you use in the blank?
The dull, droning speech of the college president put us to sleep _ the crash of her water glass on the floor woke us up.
comma
semicolon
question mark
parantheses
Where does the semicolon go: The traffic on the freeway was horrible I decided to wait.
horrible;
decided;
traffic;
No semicolon needed.
I like pepperoni, mushroom cheese pizza.
We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.
We ate chicken, rice, and, carrots.
Thank you for everything.
My favorite sports are: basketball football and soccer.
Thank you for everything.
We saw: a bunny hop a dolphin jump and a lion roar at the zoo.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Sally is sweet, pretty and nice.
Sally is: sweet pretty and nice.
Which sentence is written correctly?
I wanted to buy: cookies, chips, and candy.
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
Which sentence is written correctly?
We use: pencils: crayons: and paper at school.
We use pencils, crayons, and paper at school.
Which sentence is written correctly?
I went to the store and bought: apples, oranges, and, bananas.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Everyone has lots of candy: jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
Everyone has: lots of candy jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
Which sentence is written correctly?
The dog likes to play with fun toys: bones, sticks, and balls.
The dog likes to play with fun toys bones, sticks, and balls.
What's a list?
a series or set of 3+ items
a complete thought
extra information added in a sentence
something someone says in "quotation marks"
Which of these is a COMMA?
How do you correctly punctuate this list?
beautiful intelligent and kind
beautiful intelligent kind
beautiful, intelligent, and kind
beautiful: intelligent: kind
How do you correctly punctuate this list?
a cup tea bag and hot water
a cup tea bag hot water
a cup: tea bag: and hot water
a cup, tea bag, and hot water
How do you correctly punctuate this list?
finish science project write objective summary and fill out PE log
finish science project, write objective summary, and fill out PE log
finish science project: write objective summary: and fill out PE log
finish science project write objective summary and fill out PE log
Which of these is a COLON?
Which sentence uses commas and colons correctly with a list?
The pasta salad includes these ingredients: tomatoes, olives, and carrots.
The pasta salad includes these ingredients tomatoes, olives, and carrots.
The pasta salad includes these ingredients: tomatoes olives and carrots.
Which sentence uses commas and colons correctly with a list?
The pirate hopes to find something special: in the treasure chest gold, silver, or jewels.
The pirate hopes to find something special in the treasure chest: gold, silver, or jewels.
The pirate hopes to find something special in the treasure chest, gold: silver: or jewels.
Which sentence uses commas and colons correctly with a list?
Annabeth has interesting career ideas: helicopter pilot, pastry chef, PE teacher, or news anchor.
Annabeth has interesting career ideas: helicopter pilot pastry chef PE teacher or news anchor.
Annabeth has interesting career ideas helicopter pilot, pastry chef, PE teacher, or news anchor.
Which sentence uses commas and colons correctly with a list?
Greg wears: leg warmers, mittens, and a scarf when he goes outside in December.
Greg wears leg warmers, mittens, and a scarf when he goes outside in December.
Greg wears leg warmers: mittens: and a scarf when he goes outside in December.
Which sentence uses commas and colons correctly with a list?
Farley loves flying animals bats, crows, and bumblebees.
Farley loves flying animals: bats, crows, and bumblebees.
Farley loves: flying animals bats, crows, and bumblebees.
Which sentence uses commas and colons correctly with a list?
The children used: dirt, water, and a muffin tin to make mud pies.
The children used dirt: water: and a muffin tin to make mud pies.
The children used dirt, water, and a muffin tin to make mud pies.
Which sentence is written correctly?
I like cake, candy, and lemonade.
I like cake, candy, lemonade.
I like: cake, candy, and lemonade.
How should this sentence be separated?
With a comma, semicolon, or a colon?
The sunset is red_ yellow_ and orange.
comma
semicolon
colon
How should this sentence be separated?
With a comma, semicolon, or a colon?
I like to go to the park_ beach_ and hiking.
comma
semicolon
colon
Which sentence is written correctly?
The tables had wonderful decorations: flowers, balloons, confetti, ribbons, and marble birds.
The tables: had wonderful decorations flowers, balloons, confetti, ribbons, and marble birds.
The tables had wonderful decorations flowers, balloons, confetti, ribbons: and marble birds.
The volunteers are: Tina, Tom, and Zoe.
Writers need: imagination, a good story to tell, and a lively writing style.
These one-time authors fade away; many are later forgotten.
The school will sell homemade baked goods: muffins, rolls, cakes, and cookies.
Lisa has some free time now; therefore, she will coordinate the bake sale.
Which sentence is correct?
Nibbles enjoys many things: chasing lizards, bugging the cats, and licking the kitchen floor.
Nibbles enjoys many things like: chasing lizards, bugging the cats, and licking the kitchen floor.
Which is correct?
Dogs eat: toys, shoes, and assorted plastic items.
Dogs eat many things: shoes, toys, and assorted plastic items.
The living room is very pretty: floral wall paper, patterned cushions, and green sofa.
This sentence is correct as written.
This sentence needs additional punctuation.
I hope to go many places after high school: France, Spain, and Italy.
correct
incorrect
Match the following.
colon
:
comma
,
period
.
semicolon
;
What's a VERB?
person, place, or thing
action word/something that can be done
a word to DESCRIBE a person, place, or thing
who or what the sentence is all about
Does this sentence need a comma before the "quote"?
Frequently, Alberto wonders "Should I eat 15 slices of pizza today?"
YES
NO
Does this sentence need a comma before the "quote"?
Ms. Robertson proved her side "And that is why Peyton Manning is the GOAT quarterback."
YES
NO
Does this sentence need a comma before the "quote"?
Redmond states "Applesauce was the first food eaten in space."
YES
NO
Does this sentence need a comma before the "quote"?
George explains "The strongest women's soccer player is Megan Rapinoe. Hands down!"
YES
NO
Does this sentence need a comma or a colon before the "quote"?
My PE coach always spews random trivia "The longest tennis match happened in 2010 at Wimbledon. It lasted 11 hours and five minutes."
colon
comma
Does this sentence need a comma or a colon before the "quote"?
Colon strongly argues "Pumpkin spice doesn't actually taste like pumpkins. It's way more cinnamon and nutmeg!"
colon
comma
Does this sentence need a comma or a colon before the "quote"?
Smith reports "In 1943, the Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles both lost so many players who were serving in WWII, they joined together to become the Steagles for the season."
comma
colon
Does this sentence need a comma or a colon before the "quote"?
In the middle of research, Jose yelled "Guys! Jellyfish have no heart or brain. Weird!"
comma
colon
Does this sentence need a comma or a colon before the "quote"?
For once, my history textbook had something interesting "the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the U.S."
comma
colon
Does this sentence need a comma or a colon before the "quote"?
Aaliyah claims "Wisconsin is officially the cheese state."
comma
colon
Does this sentence need a comma or a colon before the "quote"?
My brother is obsessed with goats, so he always has new information about them "A baby goat is called a kid."
comma
colon
Which one is correct?
I will quote the words of the wise Aesop: "Little friends may prove to be great friends."
I will quote the words of the wise Aesop, "Little friends may prove to be great friends."
The text says, Work hard in school!
Which sentence below is written correctly?
Which one is punctuated correct?
Karen asked: "Can I speak to a manager?"
Karen asked, "Can I speak to a manager?"
Select the answer below that uses capitalization and punctuation correctly.
Tim yelled, "I really want an iPad!"
Tim yelled: "I really want an iPad!"
Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.
The umpire yelled: “Safe!”
The umpire yelled, “Safe!”
Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.
My sister asked, "Will you help me with this?"
My sister asked "Will you help me with this?"
Select the answer below that uses punctuation correctly.
Jack shouted at you: "Here I am!"
Jack shouted at you, "Here I am!"
Select the answer below that uses punctuation correctly.
I said to myself: "You've got this!"
I said to myself, "You've got this!"
Select the answer below that uses punctuation correctly.
I shouted at him: "You are a coward!"
I shouted at him, "You are a coward!"
Select the answer below that uses punctuation correctly.
He won an award, "Best Detective in the Department."
He won an award: "Best Detective in the Department."
Which option correctly uses commas to set off a nonrestrictive clause?
The painting, which was hung in the gallery, is by a famous artist.
The painting which was hung in the gallery is by a famous artist.
The painting which was hung in the gallery, is by a famous artist.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off a nonrestrictive element.
My brother, who just graduated, is moving to New York.
My brother who just graduated is moving to New York.
My brother, who just graduated is moving to New York.
Which option correctly uses commas to set off a nonrestrictive clause?
My sister, who speaks three languages, is studying abroad.
My sister who speaks three languages is studying abroad.
My sister who speaks three languages, is studying abroad.
Identify if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
My brother, who is super annoying, took the last brownie.
Correct
Incorrect
POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
1. I’ve got a watch. This is (a) watch.
POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
6. Karen has got a dog. That’s (a) dog.
Which pronoun best replaces the underlined noun?
Dan helps Carly and me with our homework.
he
we
us
them
Which pronoun best replaces the underlined noun?
The teachers and students are planting a garden at school.
Them
They
We
Us
Which pronoun best replaces the underlined noun?
My mom helped Grandma up the stairs.
her
him
she
his
Which pronoun best replaces the underlined noun?
My friends and I are taking an art class.
Us
We
They
Them
Which pronoun best replaces the underlined noun?
The baseball shattered the window.
them
us
you
it
Which pronoun best replaces the underlined noun?
The zookeepers fed the gorillas bamboo shoots.
it
they
them
her
Which pronoun best replaces the underlined noun?
Michael runs three miles every morning.
Him
He
They
It
What is the antecedent for her?
What is the antecedent for his?
What is the antecedent for they?
What is the antecedent for it?
What is the possessive pronoun in this sentence?
Have you seen our homework?
you
have
our
seen
What type of pronoun is underlined?
Your mom told you to shut off your game.
reflexive
object
possessive
subject
Identify the pronouns in the following sentence.
If you give it a cracker, the parrot might speak for you.
you
you, it, parrot
you, it
you, give, it
Identify the pronouns in the following sentence.
The principal herself will be speaking to us today.
principal, herself, us
principal, herself, be, us
herself, be, us
herself, us
What type of pronoun is the underlined word in the sentence?
Cesar said he liked that kind of music.
subject pronoun
reflexive pronoun
intensive pronoun
possessive pronoun
What type of pronoun is the underlined word in the sentence?
Two weeks later, Sarah found herself in Nigeria.
Subject pronoun
Reflexive / Intensive pronoun
Possessive pronoun
Object pronoun
What type of pronoun is the underlined word in the sentence?
Mike's cat likes to give itself dust baths.
Subject pronouns
Reflexive / Intensive pronoun
Object pronouns
Possessive pronoun
What type of pronoun is the underlined word in the sentence?
Something is different about your hair.
Reflexive / Intensive pronoun
Possessive pronoun
Subject pronoun
Object pronoun
Yasmeen gave everyone a copy of her notes.
Subject pronoun
Possessive pronoun
Tony and Bryce sit together at lunch.
They sit together at lunch.
We sit together at lunch.
Them sit together at lunch.
You sit together at lunch.
Mr. Danenza asked Malaya, "What is Malaya's favorite color?"
her
their
my
your
Select the subject pronouns below.
WE
HERS
IT
THEM
THEY
Select the object pronouns below.
SHE
HIS
US
YOU
THEIRS
Identify the possessive pronoun in the following sentence.
Yours are the only documents that have been verified.
only
have
Yours
been
Choose a possessive pronoun to replace the red possessive noun.
The woman's dream was to become a teacher.
our
his
her
Choose a possessive pronoun to replace the red possessive noun.
The pencil is Kevin's.
its
his
her
What is a REFLEXIVE pronoun?
a pronoun that ends in self/selves and reflects back on the subject
a pronoun that acts as the subject of the sentence
a word that replaces a noun
What is the antecedent for his?
What is the antecedent for her?
What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?
Because he couldn't remember what the homework was, Matt texted Zach.
he
homework
Matt
Zach
What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?
Zia was proud of herself for earning a spot on the basketball team.
herself
spot
basketball
Zia
What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?
Somebody left his or her iPad under the desk.
his or her
somebody
iPad
desk
What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?
The jury was taking forever. It could not come to a decision.
it
decision
forever
jury
What is an antecedent?
the noun a pronoun refers to
what the pronoun is doing
a type of pronoun
The children's parents said they would check prices.
What is the pronoun?
parents
they
The children's parents said they would check prices.
What is the antecedent?
parents
they
The girl's brother asked if he could get a bike too.
What is the pronoun?
he
brother
girl
The girl's brother asked if he could get a bike too.
What is the antecedent?
brother
he
The noun in which a pronoun refers to is called a ....
pronoun
verb
antecedent
subject
Pronouns and their antecedents must agree in ...
number and gender
number and objects
objects and prepositions
verbs and number
