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GRADE 6
INTRODUCTION
Nothing Succeeds Like Success.
Alexandre Dumas the Elder, 1854
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sentence types
parts of speech
common and proper nouns
sentence structure
verb tenses
subject-verb agreement
punctuation
capitalization
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Four Types of Sentences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Simple and Compound Sentences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Sentence Fragments and Run-ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Singular and Plural Nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Possessive Nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Capitalizing Proper Nouns and Adjectives . . . . . . . .19
Capitalizing and Punctuating Abbreviations . . . . . . .22
Action Verbs With Direct Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Linking Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Present, Past, and FutureTenses
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interrogative
imperative
declarative
interrogative
imperative
interrogative
declarative
exclamatory
declarative
imperative
B. Read each sentence. If the punctuation is correct, write correct on the line.
If it is incorrect, cross it out with an X. Then write the correct punctuation
on the line.
1. Mark remembered the dangerous moment on the ice?
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B. Read the sentences below. Write the letter of the correct sentence type on the line.
Then puncuate the sentences correctly.
a. exclamatory
b. imperative
c. declarative
d. interrogative
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imperative
interrogative
declarative
correct as is
declarative
interrogative
imperative
correct as is
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
correct as is
exclamatory
interrogative
imperative
correct as is
exclamatory
interrogative
imperative
correct as is
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2. Margaret and Maizon have been friends for a very long time.
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character, and
character. And
correct as is
c correct as is
honest, and
honest. And
a truth or
correct as is
b truth, or,
c correct as is
painful but
painful but,
a truth, and
correct as is
b truth. And
c correct as is
friend, but
friend but,
correct as is
c correct as is
Margaret, or
Margaret or
a up, and
correct as is
b up and,
c correct as is
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SENTENCE FRAGMENTS
AND RUN-ONS
a. fragment
2. Where can you get ideas they come from so many places.
b. run-on
c. correct sentence
2. One example is a poem about Mexico the poem was a short and funny one.
possible response: One example is a poem about Mexico. It was a short and funny one.
3. He read and wrote poems, a few years later he started writing short stories.
possible response: He read and wrote poems. A few years later he started writing short stories.
4. How did he create his characters he just invented them.
possible response: How did he create his characters? He just invented them!
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SENTENCE FRAGMENTS
AND RUN-ONS
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a fragment
fragment
b run-on
run-on
c correct sentence
correct sentence
b run-on
fragment
c correct sentence
run-on
correct sentence
a fragment
b run-on
c correct sentence
fragment
run-on
correct sentence
b run-on
fragment
c correct sentence
run-on
correct sentence
a fragment
b run-on
c correct sentence
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run-on
correct sentence
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SINGULAR AND
PLURAL NOUNS
3. Life threatening accidents and illnesses occur at all hours of the day.
plural, plural, plural, singular
4. This means that transport vehicles and skilled technicians must be ready to go in the
wink of an eye.
plural, plural, plural
5. Fortunately, the well-trained employees of the emergency medical system started working
at the scene more than thirty years ago!
plural, singular, singular, singular]
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SINGULAR AND
PLURAL NOUNS
A. Write the plural form of each underlined
singular noun on the line below each sentence.
2. The flight nurse moved the drug box closer to the infant.
nurses, boxes, infants
B. Fill in each empty box with the correct singular or plural noun.
SINGULAR NOUN
PLURAL NOUN
surgeon
surgeons
helicopter
helicopters
center
centers
lung
lungs
stretcher
stretchers
backboard
backboards
baby
turkey
families
class
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truck
injuryies
truckes
injuries
correct as is
correct as is
accidentes
illnessies
accidents
illnesses
correct as is
correct as is
workers
workeries
correct as is
glassess
glasses
correct as is
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minute
minuties
correct as is
splints
splintes
correct as is
nationes
nations
correct as is
emergencies
emergences
correct as is
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POSSESSIVE NOUNS
A. Read the sentences below. Underline
singular possessives once and plural
possessives twice.
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POSSESSIVE NOUNS
A. Underline the correct form of the
possessive noun in each sentence below.
1. (Charless, Charles) story entertained his entire class.
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POSSESSIVE NOUNS
Is the underlined possessive noun correct? Fill in the circle next to
the right answer.
1. The survivors good sense helped him
solve problems.
planes
survivors
planes
survivorss
correct as is
correct as is
mosquitoes
mosquitos
correct as is
correct as is
men
girlss
mans
girls
correct as is
correct as is
Robesons
Mrs. Jones
Robesons
Mrs. Jones
correct as is
correct as is
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Chris
Chris
Paulsons
correct as is
Paulsonss
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CAPITALIZING PROPER
NOUNS AND ADJECTIVES
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B. Fill in each empty box below with the corrct proper noun or proper adjective.
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PROPER NOUN
PROPER ADJECTIVE
Japan
Japanese
America
American
Armenia
Armenian
Taiwan
Taiwanese
Ireland
Irish
Poland
Polish
Hawaii
Hawaiian
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CAPITALIZING PROPER
NOUNS AND ADJECTIVES
Rewrite each sentence below correctly by
capitalizing all the proper nouns and proper
adjectives.
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Read a book about survival skills. On a separate sheet of paper, write three
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Aleutian islands
Aleutian Islands
correct as is
correct as is
2. The peaks of the Ox Mountains are visible 7. The Peruvian topography becomes rugged
from the lake.
when you enter the mountains.
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ox mountains
Peru
Ox mountains
peruvian
correct as is
correct as is
Californian
California
correct as is
correct as is
Australia
Australian
correct as is
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8. Sylvester is a californian.
african
Africa
correct as is
florida
Florida
correct as is
Japanese
Japan
correct as is
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RETEACHING: An abbreviation is a
CAPITALIZING AND
PUNCTUATING ABBREVIATIONS
A. Underline the abbreviations in each sentence.
Then write down the word or words for which
each abbreviation stands.
1. Rockaway Rd. and Lower Woods Tr. are on the map in the Wayfinding Book.
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2. A compass showing NE, SW, and other directions appears near the map.
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3. The Caroline Islanders used starmaps to find N, S, E, and W while navigating
through the Pacific Islands. _____________________________________________________________
4. The Wayfinding Book includes a streetmap of Atlanta, GA. ____________________________
5. This book was written by Mrs. Vicki McVey. __________________________________________
6. The author suggests that it is important to use pathfinders whether you are walking on
Park Ave. or hiking on Grandfather Mtn. _______________________________________________
B. Fill in each of the blanks below with the correct abbreviation of the word
given in parentheses.
1. _______________ and _______________ Smith enjoy wilderness hiking. (Mister, Missus)
2. _______________ 488 leads into Great Basin National Park wilderness lands. (Route)
3. Quadna _______________ near Grand Rapids, offers wilderness skiing. (Mountain)
4. _______________ Vetna visits Quadna Mountain every year. (Doctor)
5. He meets his friends at 1611 Woolburne _______________ and proceeds to the mountain.
(Street)
6. His skiing partners include Craig Brown, _______________, and Craig Brown,
_______________. (Junior, Senior)
7. They will travel along Ridgemoore _______________ and then head _______________
(Boulevard, northeast) until they reach the mountain.
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RETEACHING: An abbreviation is a
CAPITALIZING AND
PUNCTUATING ABBREVIATIONS
A. Fill in the chart with the correct abbreviations
or acronyms. Use correct capitalization and
punctuation.
Abbreviation
Abbreviation
1. doctor d chang
Dr. D Chang
Mrs. M, Dyson
2. mr b white jr
12. dr c katz sr
3. 10 thoreau rd
10 Thoreau Rd.
Rte. 109
4. hanscom blvd
Hanscom Blvd.
E. Elm St.
5. oak avenue
Oak Ave.
Mt. Royal
Troy, NY
Dayton, OH
7. moab utah
Moab, UT
Boise, Idaho
8. Friday, January
4, 7 in the
morning
18. Monday,
August 9,
6 at night
Mon.,
Aug. 9,
6 P.M.
9. connecticut
street southeast
19. massachusetts
avenue northwest
Massachusetts Ave.,
N.W.
20. t.v.
TV
PIN
10. p.i.n.
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CAPITALIZING AND
PUNCTUATING ABBREVIATIONS
Decide if there is an error in the underlined words below. Fill in the circle
next to the correct answer.
1. mrs r charles enjoys wilderness trekking.
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Mrs. R. Charles
Green st.
mrs. R. charles
Green St.
correct as is
correct as is
Redwing rd
Redwing Rd.
correct as is
correct as is
maple Blvd
SE
Maple Blvd.
S.E.
correct as is
correct as is
Mr. T White
Mr. T. White
correct as is
correct as is
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Ox Mountain
Ox mountain
correct as is
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Lakefront apartments
correct as is
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action verb
b direct object
c
neither
action verb
b direct object
c
neither
action verb
direct object
neither
action verb
direct object
neither
action verb
b direct object
c neither
direct object
neither
action verb
b direct object
c neither
b direct object
c
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LINKING VERBS
A. Read each sentence below. Circle the
linking verb and underline the predicate
noun or predicate adjective in each.
1. Most of the new flavors tasted delicious.
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LINKING VERBS
A. Read the following sentences. Underline each
linking verb. If a sentence contains a predicate
noun or predicate adjective, circle it.
1. Peppermint is a common herb.
2. Peppermint tea tastes great.
3. My peppermint shampoo smells good on my hair.
4. For years, peppermint has been my favorite plant.
5. Even its name sounds interesting!
B. Read the following sentences. Circle each linking verb. If a sentence contains
a predicate noun, underline it once. If it contains a predicate adjective,
underline it twice.
1. Ben & Jerrys is a huge company in Vermont.
2. Vermont is a beautiful state.
3. In the fall, it looks especially dazzling.
4. Nevertheless, the winters seem harsh.
5. Vermont maple syrup tastes sweet.
6. Its dairy products seem so fresh!
7. In the summer, the hillsides appear a rich, dark green.
8. For new beginnings, Vermont has been a favorite place.
9. It has been a popular skiing destination.
10. To me, Vermont sounds very attractive.
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On a separate piece of paper, write two sentences about your favorite flavor
of ice cream. Use linking verbs in your sentences.
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LINKING VERBS
Identify the underlined word in each sentence below.
Fill in the circle next to the correct answer.
1. Running a business was a team effort.
6. Their store is a favorite place for tourists.
a
linking verb
linking verb
predicate noun
predicate noun
predicate adjective
predicate adjective
linking verb
linking verb
predicate noun
predicate noun
predicate adjective
predicate adjective
linking verb
predicate noun
predicate adjective
linking verb
predicate noun
predicate adjective
linking verb
predicate noun
linking verb
predicate adjective
predicate noun
predicate adjective
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linking verb
predicate noun
linking verb
predicate adjective
predicate noun
predicate adjective
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7. At one point, the patterns were sent back to the cutting room.
8. There, sewers assemble a small run for the test market.
9. A new pair of jeans will appear in no time.
10. Shoppers of all ages will buy the jeans.
11. The marketers decide on a plan for letting customers
know about the jeans.
12. Then, they will plan a campaign to attract buyers.
13. For instance, they designed the big signs and size charts
you see in stores.
14. An ad agency will create ads for magazines and newspapers.
15. Researchers will show their ads to consumer groups.
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1. We
2. We
3. Jeans
4. Paula
5. I
6. Paula
8. Styles
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present
present
past
past
future
future
present
past
future
present
past
future
present
present
past
past
future
future
present
present
past
past
future
future
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present
present
past
past
future
future
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B. On the line, write the past participle form of the irregular verb in parentheses.
1. Sarah Ida had (grow) tired of looking for a job.
2. Someone has (see) the shoeshine mans sign.
3. Who has (give) Sarah Ida a job?
4. Had he (say) yes to Sarah Ida?
5. He had (tell) her about his work.
6. Sarah had (become) frustrated looking for a job.
7. By the end of the story, she will have (lose)
some of her nastiness.
8. She had not (think) much about this kind of job before.
9. Sarah had (make) a new friend of the shoeshine man.
10. She has (write) to a friend about her new job.
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Past Participle
(with have or had)
Past Tense
1. become
became
become
2. buy
bought
bought
3. break
broke
broken
4. choose
chose
chosen
5. do
did
done
6. give
gave
given
7. make
made
made
8. see
saw
seen
9. sing
sang
sung
10. speak
spoke
spoken
11. swim
swam
swum
12. write
wrote
written
B. Write three sentences using the past tense or past participle form of the verbs listed
in the chart above.
1.
2.
3.
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9. He had walked every day for a year before buying new sneakers. ______________________
10. By the end of the day, she will have run ten miles.
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has earned
has made
has helped
have given
B. On the line, write the past perfect form of the verb in parentheses.
1. Before he turned twelve, neighbors (ask)
Sam for help with their lawns.
had asked
had thought
had spoken
had said
C. On the line, write the future perfect form of the verb in parentheses.
will have earned
1. By June, Sam (earn) enough money for a new bike.
2. Perhaps, by then, he also (find) a new way to make money.
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2. Scientists study the lives of these people. They want to learn more about
3. A fossil can be different things. It is created when rocks form around
4. A fossil is like a clue.
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.
6. We are always trying to learn more about the paintings. They continue to
fascinate
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7. The path led up to the cliff.
8. The three friends met one afternoon.
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SUBJECT PRONOUNS
OBJECT PRONOUNS
6. For years, things remained equal between modern people and Neanderthals.
For years, things remained equal between them.
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They
these
Them
it
He
them
He
We
We
Them
Those
They
It
us
They
her
Those
she
it
them
them
it
those
those
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them
They
those
Them
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POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
A. Complete each sentence below with a
possessive pronoun that fits the sentence.
1. He woke to hear the laughter of
friends.
2. He could hear sellers describing
wares.
stadium.
5. I think I heard
brothers name.
names.
day.
turn.
hers
his
mine
theirs
2. I brought my trumpet. It is
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POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
A. Read the sentences below carefully.
Underline the possessive pronouns. If a
sentence has no possessive pronoun, write
none after the sentence.
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POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
Decide if the underlined possessive pronoun is correct. Fill in the circle next to
the right answer.
1. He felt someone touch his hand.
a
her
their
correct as is
its
my
correct as is
their
mine
my
correct as is
mine
correct as is
his
her
correct as is
his
their
correct as is
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his
her
correct as is
Their
Ours
correct as is
his
their
correct as is
theirs
his
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INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
A. Underline the indefinite pronoun in each
sentence.
1. Many enjoy landscape paintings.
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INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
A. On the line, write the antecedent of each
underlined pronoun.
1. Mary Cassatt was a painter.
She was an American.
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INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
Are the underlined pronouns correct? Fill in the circle next to the right answer.
1. Ben took the test. It was difficult.
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He was
his or her
They were
her
correct as is
correct as is
his or her
her
correct as is
any
her
correct as is
his
their
him
correct as is
him or her
correct as is
It was
She was
correct as is
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He
They
correct as is
He
his
It
his or her
correct as is
correct as is
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SUBJECT-VERB
AGREEMENT
A. In the chart below, write the correct form of
the regular present tense verb.
Agrees With Plural Subjects
Compound Subjects, I and You
Verb
1. show
show
2. learn
learn
3. touch
touc
4. feel
fe
5. discuss di
6. prefer
7. need
ne
8. miss
mi
9. like
like
10. write
writ
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B. Write the form of the verb in parentheses that agrees with each subject.
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1. Sean (leave)
6. it (bounce)
3. football (sail)
8. cars (pass)
4. he (think)
9. Olivia (watch)
5. they (sing)
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SUBJECT-VERB
AGREEMENT
A. In the chart, write the correct form of be.
Agrees With I
am
are
are
B. In the chart, write the correct form of the irregular present tense verb.
Agrees With He, She, It, and
Other Singular Subjects
Verb
1. do
do
does
2. have
have
has
3. go
go
goes
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
Are the underlined verbs correct? Fill in the circle next to the right answer.
1. The book is open.
a
are
explains
am
explain
correct as is
correct as is
look
wishs
lookes
wishes
correct as is
correct as is
studies
seem
studying
seemes
correct as is
correct as is
interest
interestes
correct as is
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had
have
correct as is
discuss
liveses
discusss
live
correct as is
correct as is
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ADJECTIVES
Read the following sentences. Underline each
adjective, including articles. If a sentence contains
a demonstrative adjective, circle it.
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ADVERBS
Read the following sentences. Underline each
adverb. Then write whether the adverb tells
how, when, or where.
1. Here is a newsstand.
where
when
when
how
how
when
how
how
where, when
how, where
how, where
how, where
how, where
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PREPOSITIONS AND
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
A. Each of the following sentences contains
at least one prepositional phrase. Underline
each phrase. Then, on the line, write adjective
if it is an adjective phrase or adverb if it is an
adverb phrase.
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BUILDING SENTENCES
A. Underline each independent clause
once and each dependent clause twice.
1. The white rabbit is an important character in
this story.
2. The hatter is called a hatter because he makes hats.
3. When people use the word knave to talk about
cards, they refer to a jack.
4. The word knave has other meanings, but it usually refers to a sly person.
5. The knave is on trial although it seems clear that he did not commit a crime.
6. Although he has a trial, it is not a fair one.
7. The author makes fun of the king and queen, and he is merciless with the jury.
8. Dont go to Wonderland if youre looking for justice!
B. On the line, write whether the sentence is complex or compound-complex.
1. After Alice becomes small, she grows tall again.
2. Her height changes while she is in the courtroom.
3. She is so big that when she gets up she knocks over the
jury box.
4. While she tries to put the creatures back in place, she
apologizes.
5. Although she doesnt realize it at first, she puts Lizard back
upside down, and then she has to turn him over.
6. Before she has said much, the king reads a new rule.
7. He wants to throw her out of court because she is more than
a mile high, but she isnt really that tall.
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APPOSITIVES AND
APPOSITIVE PHRASES
A. Complete each sentence below with an
appositive that makes sense in the sentence.
Janelle
1. One student,
2. Another,
Keith
B. Read the sentences below carefully. Rewrite each one, adding commas where they
are needed.
1. Have you met Ms. Kerrigan the new naturalist at the Nature Center?
Have you met Ms. Kerrigan, the new naturalist of the Nature Center?
2. Their meeting with the naturalist was at the Owl House the largest building in the Nature
Center.
Their meeting with the naturalist was at the Owl House,
the largest building in the Nature Center.
3. Lynn the president of our group gave Ms. Kerrigan a copy of our concerns.
Lynn, the president of our group, gave Ms. Kerrigan a copy of our concerns.
4. We knew that her reply a letter that was seven pages long would be a step in the right
direction.
We knew that a reply, an answer from a naturalist,
would be a step in the right direction.
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Name
DIRECT QUOTATIONS
A. Read the sentences below carefully. On the
line indicate which are indirect quotes and
which are direct quotes.
1. Martys father told him that he had to return Shiloh.
indirect
2. Marty said that he could not bear to part with the dog.
indirect
direct
4. How are you going to prove that Judd mistreated the dog?
direct
direct
direct
direct
direct
direct
B. Read the sentences below. Underline the quoted words. If there is a speaker
circle the speaker
1. His mother said, At least you have brought some joy into that dogs life.
2. His father told him, Its Judds dog and there is no way around it.
3. I bet that Shiloh wants to stay with us.
4. Shhhh, Shiloh, Marty whispered.
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Grade 6
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Name
DIRECT QUOTATIONS
2. I answered that I would play with him every day after school.
I will play with him every day after school, I answered.
3. My parents told her that the whole family will help take care of the puppy.
My parents told her, The whole family will help take care of the puppy.
4. She asked me if I knew how important love and kindness were to a pet.
She asked, Do you know how important love and kindness are to a pet?
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Grade 6
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Name
COMMAS, COLONS,
SEMICOLONS, AND
PARENTHESES
A. Rewrite each part of the personal letter below,
adding commas where they are needed.
1. March 22 2002
2. Dear Melinda
3. I just finished a book about first ladies and I want to tell you about it.
I just finished a book about first ladies, and I want to tell you about it.
7. Your friend
B. Add commas in each sentence where they are needed.
1. I looked up Eleanor Roosevelt in the encyclopedia and I discovered
that her life was fascinating.
2. I read about Roosevelts childhood her marriage and her life after Franklins death.
3. Roosevelt was born on October 11 1884.
4. She was a mother a leader and a voice for democracy.
5. She died on November 7 1962.
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Grade 6
57
Name
COMMAS, COLONS,
SEMICOLONS, AND
PARENTHESES
A. Rewrite each part of the business letter below,
adding commas, semicolons, and colons
where they are needed.
1. September 7 2003
________________________
________________________
5. We will discuss the following your contract your benefits and your new responsibilities.
We will discuss the following: your contract, your benefits, and your new responsibilities.
6. The meeting should last about thirty minutes however please allow extra time.
The meeting should last about thirty minutes; however, please allow extra time.
7. Bring any questions you may have the meeting is a good opportunity to get them answered.
Bring any questions you may have; the meeting is a good opportunity to get them answered.
8. Sincerely yours
________________________
B. Insert commas, colons, and semicolons in each sentence where they are needed.
1. Roosevelt had been a shy young woman;therefore, her leadership later in life surprised
many people.
2. She traveled a great deal during her years as first lady; she also wrote a newspaper column.
3. She traveled on her husbands behalf;she said she was his eyes and ears.
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Grade 6
58
Name
ASSESSMENT
Nations, however it
Nations; however, it
correct as is
correct as is
October, 24 1945
correct as is
goals, one
goals; one
correct as is
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Wilson, Woodrow
, Wilson Woodrow
correct as is
following: the
following. The
correct as is
correct as is
Grade 6
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Name
RETEACHING: Diagramming a
sentence shows how all the words in a
sentence work together.
DIAGRAMMING SENTENCES
A. In each sentence, underline the subject and
circle the verb. Then diagram the sentence.
The first one is already done.
subject
verb
Jenna spoke.
1. Jenna spoke.
2. Legislators listened.
subject
verb
subject
verb
subject
verb
subject verb
Jenna spoke
B. Read each sentence. Underline the subject and circle the verb. Put an X
over the direct object. Then diagram each sentence.
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subject
verb
direct object
subject
verb
direct object
subject
verb
direct object
subject
verb
direct object
subject
verb
direct object
Grade 6
60
Name
RETEACHING: Diagramming a
DIAGRAMMING SENTENCES
made
movement
made
movement
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made
movement
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ANSWER KEY
Page 4
A. 1. imperative
2. declarative
3. interrogative
B. 1. .
2. correct
3. ?
4. correct
4. exclamatory
5. imperative
5. ?
6. correct
7. correct
8. .
Page 5
A. 1. . declarative
2. ? interrogative
3. ! exclamatory
4. . declarative
5. ? interrogative
B. 1. c
2. b
9. ?
10. correct
6. . imperative
7. ! exclamatory
8. . declarative
9. . declarative
10. ? interrogative
3. a
4. d
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Page 6
A. 1. a
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. c
B. 1. c
2. c
3. c
4. a
5. b
Page 7
A. 1. simple
5. simple
2. simple
6. simple
3. compound
7. compound
4. compound
8. compound
B. 1. Ms. Tory held Margarets hand, but she did
not speak.
2. Maizon kept Margaret from doing things, but
now Maison is gone.
3. Margaret will try new things, or she will stay
the same.
4. Margarets dad died, and she lost her best
friend.
5. The summer had brought sadness, and
Margaret had suffered.
6. Next summer might be better, or it might be
worse.
7. Margaret hoped for better times, but she
couldnt count on them.
Page 8
1. Margarets poem is long, but it is not complicated.
2. Margart does not discuss Maizon in this poem, but
she does tell about her fathers death.
3. The poem mentions Margarets mother, and it
quotes advice from Ms. Dell.
4. Margaret could have refused to write the poem, or
(and) she could have refused to read it to the class.
5. The poem was well written, and Ms. Peazle was
proud of Margarets efforts.
6. The class did not say anything about the poem, but
did they react to it.
7. Maybe no one knew what to say, or maybe the
students were afraid to say the wrong thing.
8. The students were silent, but Ms. Peazle knew
what to write.
Page 9
1. a
2. c
3. a
4. a
5. a
6. c
7. c
8. a
9. c
10. c
Page 10
A. 1. c
2. b
3. a
B. Possible answers:
1. She helped him discover the book.
2. Many books were found in the library.
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A. 1. fragment
3. correct 5. run on
2. fragment
4. run on
B. 1. Fresno, California, was the home of Gary Soto
and his family.
2. He grew up using his imagination. This was
how he became a writer.
3. It takes rest to have energy. Writing is difficult
work.
4. He likes learning about language and words.
5. Life changed for Gary Soto when he went
away to college. Suddenly everything was
different.
Page 12
1. c
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. c
7. b
8. a
9. b
10. a
Page 13
1. The class read several articles about emergency
medicine.
2. We read about workers who rescue very sick
patients.
3. We learned that dispatchers make critical decisions
when they answer a call.
4. A successful rescue requires the teamwork of
different crews.
5. Some emergencies require both firefighters and
paramedics.
B. 1. plural, plural, singular
2. plural, plura1
3. plural, plural, plural, singular
4. plural, plural, singlular, singular
5. plural, singular, singular, plural
Page 14
A. 1. choppers, keys, days
2. nurses, boxes, infants
3. doctors, boys, spiders
4. medics, patches, trays
B. surgeons, helicopter, centers, lung, stretchers,
backboard, babies, turkeys, family, classes
Page 15
1. c
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. c
6. b
7. b
8. a
9. b
10. a
Page 16
A. 1. Brian Robesons adventure took place in
Canadas wilderness.
2. The pilots heart attack prevented Brian from
reaching his fathers house.
3. Brian thought his parents television set would
broadcast news of his disappearance.
4. The planes cables formed a birdcage that
almost trapped him underwater.
5. After one hard days work, Brians efforts
paid off.
Grade 6
3. b
4. b
5. c
6. b
7. b
8. c
9. c
10. a
Page 19
A. 1. William Butler Yeats, proper noun
2. The Lake Isle of Innisfree, proper noun
3. Irish, proper adjective
4. Yeats, Sligo, Ireland, proper nouns
5. Lough Gill Mountiains, proper noun
6. Hazelwood Sculpture Trail, proper noun
B. America
Irish
Armenian
Poland
Taiwan
Hawaiian
Page 20
1. Last Friday, Ms. Goldmans class went to the
Museum of Science.
2. There is a beautiful building located at 525 Shelton
Boulevard.
3. It was built sometime between World War II and
the Korean War.
4. Is it next to the Thai restaurant called Siam
Delight?
5. Is it across from the Midwood Professional
Building?
6. Do we have to take Johnson Parkway to get there,
Zach?
7. Will we pass by Greenleaf Associates where my
Aunt Kim works?
8. At the museum, a Chinese-American
scientist spoke to us.
9. Her name is Professor Amy Chow, and she is a
friend of my uncle.
10. She grew up in Hong Kong and later moved to
the United States of America.
Page 21
1. a
2. c
3. b
4.b
5. c
6. b
7. c
8. a
9. c
10. a
Page 22
A. 1. Road, Trail
4. Georgia
2. northeast, southwest
5. Missus
3. north, south, east, west 6. Avenue, Mountain
B. 1. Mr. , Mrs.
4. Dr.
7. Blvd., NE
2. Rte.
5. St.
3. Mtn.
6. Jr., Sr.
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5. a
6. b
7. b
8. a
9. b
10. a
Page 25
A. 1. picks
3. grabs
5. knows
2. looks
4. sees
6. makes
B. (possible answers)
1. spotted
3. decided
2. felt
4. wore
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. a
9. a
10. b
Page 29
A. 1. Peppermint is a common herb .
2. Peppermint tea tastes great .
3. My peppermint shampoo smells good on
my hair.
4. For years, peppermint has been my favorite
plant .
5. Even its name sounds interesting !
B. 1. Ben & Jerrys is a huge company in Vermont.
2. Vermont is a beautiful state.
3. In the fall, it looks especially dazzling.
4. Nevertheless, the winters seem harsh.
5. Vermont maple syrup tastes sweet.
6. Its dairy products seem so fresh!
5. c
6. b
7. b
8. b
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1. present
2. present
3. future
4. past
5. present
6. present
7. past
8. present
9. future
10. future
11. present
12. future
13. past
14. future
15. future
Page 32
1. looked
2. shopped
3. come
4. likes
5. tried
6. will wear
7. hemmed
8. change
9. supplies
10. will be
11. carry
12. will go
Page 34
A. 1. grew
2. saw
B. 1. grown
2. seen
3. given
Page 28
A. 1. Most of the new flavors tasted delicious.
2. Bubble gum was an unusual flavor.
3. The ice cream was always fresh.
4. Ice cream is a special treat for many people.
5. Some flavors became famous.
6. Others, like a garlic flavored one, were
unsuccessful.
B. 1. predicate noun
5. predicate adjective
2. linking verb
6. predicate noun
3. predicate adjective
7. predicate adjective
4. linking verb
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1. a
3. a
2. c
4. b
Page 33
1. a
3. b
2. c
4. c
Page 26
A. 1. experiments 3. paste
5. pan
2. samples
4. idea
6. question
B. (possible answers)
1. bikes
3. a presentation
2. a cake
4. the professor
Page 27
1. a
3. c
2. b
4. a
5. c
6. c
3. gave
4. said
4. said
5. told
6. become
Page 35
A. 1. became, become
2. bought, bought
3. broke, broken
4. chose, chosen
5. did, done
6. gave, given
B. (Answers will vary.)
Page 36
A. 1. had done
2. had purchased
3. has been reading
4. will have gained
B. 1. past perfect
2. present perfect
3. future perfect
4. present perfect
5. future perfect
Page 37
A. 1. has earned
2. has made
B. 1. had asked
2. had thought
C. 1. will have earned
2. will have found
3. will have learned
Page 38
A. 1. subject
2. object
B. 1. they
2. them
3. object
4. subject
3. it
4. It
7. a
8. a
9. a
10. b
5. They
6. them
7. them
Page 40
1. a
3. a
2. a
4. b
5. b
6. b
7. a
8. b
Page 41
A. 1. his
2. their
3. their
B. 1. yours
2. mine
4. our
5. my
6. their
3. hers
4. his
9. b
10. a
7. our
10. his
8. your
9. my
5. theirs 7. his
6. mine 8. yours
Page 42
A. 1. her
5. their
9. its
13. his
2. our
6. Her, her 10. mine
14. ours
3. Mine 7. Their
11. none
15. Mine
4. her
8. My, his
12. her
B. 1. Mrs. Clark went to his first race.
2. She saw that its trainer was standing ready.
3. She was worried that his injury was painful.
9. b
10. a
5. told
7. did
6. became 8. lost
7. lost
10. written
8. thought
9. made
7. made, made
8. saw, seen
9. sang, sung
10. spoke, spoken
11. swam, swum
12. wrote, written
Page 43
1. c
3. a
2. a
4. c
Page 44
A. 1. Many
2. Some
3. All
4. Several
B. 1. indefinite
2. not indefinite
3. indefinite
4. not indefinite
5. c
6. b
7. c
8. b
5. Everyone
6. anyone
7. everybody
8. Somebody
5. indefinite
6. indefinite
7. indefinite
8. indefinite
9. a
10. c
9. Few, anything
10. any
9. not indefinite
10. indefinite
Page 45
A. 1. Mary Cassatt
5. Edward Degas
2. scenes
6. paintings
3. painting
7. paintings
4. Cassatt
B. 1. his or her
4. his or her 7. his or her
2. their
5. his or her
3. his or her 6. their
Page 46
1. c
3. c
2. a
4. a
6. present perfect
7. past perfect
8. present perfect
9. past perfect
10. future perfect
3. has helped
4. has given
3. had spoken
4. had said
4. will have met
5. will have mowed
5. object 7. subject
6. subject
5. they 7. It
6. us
8. They
Page 39
1. They 3. them
2. It
4. They
5. a
6. a
7. c
8. a
9. c
10. b
Page 47
A. 1. show, shows
6. prefer, prefers
2. learn, learns
7. need, needs
3. touch, touches
8. miss, misses
4. feel, feels
9. like, likes
5. discuss, discusses
10. write, writes
B. 1. leaves
5. sing
9. watches
2. whisper
6. bounces 10. dismisses
3. sails
7. listen
4. thinks
8. pass
Page 48
A. am, are, are, is
B. 1. do, does
2. have, has
C. 1. has
3. are
2. do
4. goes
Page 49
1. c
3. c
2. a
4. a
5. c
6. a
3. go, goes
5. am
7. b
8. c
9. b
10. b
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1. Here, where
8. badly, how
2. today, when
9. here, now; where,when
3. First, when
10. sincerely, there; how, where
4. extremely, how
11. quickly, how
5. clearly, how
12. early, when
6. yesterday, when
13. down, where
7. Tragically, suddenly,
totally; how,when, how
Page 56
A. 1. The weather today will be clear and sunny,
announced the weatherman.
2. Thats good, said my mother.
3. It is always nice to have good weather for a
picnic.
4. Get your stuff together, children, she called.
6. Where is that dog? I asked.
7. Here, Zeus! I called.
8. We might have to leave with him.
9. There he is, I said.
B. 1. The vet asked me, Do you have time to play
with a puppy?
2. I answered, I will play with him every day
after school.
3. My parents said, The whole family will help
take care of the puppy.
4. She asked, Do you know how important love
and kindness are to a pet?
5. I would never mistreat an animal, I insisted.
Page 52
A. 1. to the radio, adverb
2. by my side, adjective
3. at all hours, adverb
4. with headphones, adjective
5. in radio, adjective
B. 1. me
3. correct
5. me
2. her
4. correct
6. me
Grade 6
5. b
6. a
Page 60
A.
subject
1.
legislators
7. a
verb
listened
2.
subject
Rena
verb up
stood
3.
Mr.subject
Duncan
verb
smiled
B.
1.
subject
Rena
2.
verb
climbed
direct
object
staircases
subject
classmates
verb
rode
direct
object
buses
3.
subject
reporters
verb
took
direct
object
notes
4.
subject
legislators
verb
passed
direct
object
resolutions
Page 61
1.
citizens
dancer
made
wrote
movement
letters
2.
dancer
they
made
were
movement
3.
dancer
Ann
made
movement
explained
letters
issue
d
ate
plic
com ely
rem
ext
the
3. b
4. a
d
aile
det
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Page 57
A. 1. March 22, 2002
2. Dear Melinda,
3. I just finished a book about first ladies, and I
want to tell you about it.
4. It discussed Sarah Polk, Eleanor Roosevelt, and
Hillary Clinton.
5. You can do an author search for it by typing in
Peel, Sherri.
6. It is fun, interesting, and easy to read.
7. Your friend,
B. 1. I looked up Eleanor Roosevelt in the encyclopedia, and I discovered that her life was fascinating.
2. I read about Roosevelts childhood, her
marriage, and her life after Franklins death.
3. Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884.
4. She was a mother, a leader, and a voice for
democracy.
5. She died on November 7, 1962.
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1. c
2. b
lly
efu
car
Page 53
A. 1. The white rabbit is an important character in
this story.
2. The hatter is called a hatter because he makes
hats.
3. When people use the word knave to talk about
cards, they refer to a jack.
4. The word knave has other meanings, but it
usually refers to a sly person.
5. The knave is on trial although it seems clear
that he did not commit a crime.
6. Although he has a trial, it is not a fair one.
7. The author makes fun of the king and queen,
and he is merciless with the jury.
8. Dont go to Wonderland if youre looking for
justice!
B. 1. complex
5. compound-complex
2. complex
6. complex
3. coupound-complex
7. coupound-complex
4. complex
Page 55
A. 1. indirect
4. direct
7. direct
2. indirect
5. direct
8. direct
3. direct
6. direct
9. direct
B. 1. His mother said, At least you have brought
some joy into that dogs life.
2. His father told him, Its Judds dog and there
is no way around it.
3. I bet that Shiloh wants to stay with us.
4. Shhh, Shiloh, Marty whispered.
Page 58
A. 1. September 7, 2003
2. Dear Ms. Murphy:
3. I have scheduled our appointment for
September 30, 2003.
4. Please plan to arrive at 3:00 P.M.
5. We will discuss the following: your contract,
your benefits, and your new responsibilities.
6. The meeting should last about thirty
minutes; however, please allow extra time.
7. Bring any questions you may have; the meeting
is a good opportunity to get them answered.
8. Sincerely yours,
B. 1. Roosevelt had been a shy young woman;
therefore, her leadership later in life surprised
many people.
2. She traveled a great deal during her years as first
lady; she also wrote a newspaper column.
3. She traveled on her husbands behalf;
she said she was his eyes and ears.
y
ckl
qui
Page 54
A. Possible answers:
1. out of our entire class 4. opening a skatepark
2. John
5. Skatepark Now
3. Mr. and Mrs. Petras
B. 1. Have you met Ms. Kerrigan, the new
naturalist at the Nature Center?
2. Their meeting with the naturalist was at the
Owl House, the largest building in the Nature
Center.
3. Lynn, the president of our group, gave Ms.
Kerrigan a copy of our concerns.
4. We knew that her reply, a letter that was seven
pages long, would be a step in the right direction.
ned
cer
con
the
Page 50
1. Did you see that show at the National Postal
Museum?
2. It is about the mail compartment on the Titanic.
3. It shows an old room with sea creatures
growing in it.
4. That huge room contained thousands of letters.
5. The post office believes some of these letters
could actually still be deliverable!
6. This interesting exhibit explains many problems
related to the old mail.
7. First of all, these letters have been on the sea floor
for about one hundred years.
8. Still, the post office must deliver all posted mail.
9. How will it find the relatives of those people?
10. What an expensive, difficult task it will be!
11. Still, could information in one of those letters
change someones life?
12. Could it solve a mystery or cure a broken heart?
13. Are valuable items in those decaying letters and
packages?
14. Dealing with this mail will not be an easy task.
15. Yet, it does promise to be an exciting and
fascinating one.