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Free Year 6 Fixing Common Grammar Mistakes Worksheet

Students learn to spot and fix the grammar mistakes that appear most often in everyday writing: could of instead of could have, less instead of fewer, me and him as a subject, good instead of well, double negatives, verbs that do not agree after an of phrase, and the wrong past form of a verb. They choose the correct sentence, explain each rule, edit sentences and a paragraph, then write a paragraph that uses each form correctly.

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Year
Year 6
Subject
English
Topic
Grammar
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
25 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
20
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • using could have, should have and would have
  • choosing fewer or less
  • using I and me correctly in pairs
  • using good and well correctly
  • avoiding double negatives
  • making the verb agree with the main noun

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Fixing Common Grammar Mistakes

  1. 1Conjunctions: Coordinating, Subordinating and Correlative
  2. 2Spelling List 1: Commonly Misspelt Words
  3. 3Spelling List 2: Easily Confused Words
  4. 4Spelling List 3: Words Ending in -ous and -ious
Topic test

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 6 students (typically ages 11–12) working on grammar. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 25 minutes for 20 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Conjunctions: Coordinating, Subordinating and Correlative, then check understanding with the Year 6 Grammar Quiz.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 6 · English · Grammar

Fixing Common Grammar Mistakes

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Read your writing aloud. Many grammar mistakes sound wrong once you hear them.

Part A: Which is correct?

Circle the sentence that uses correct grammar.

1.Which is correct?
  1. AI could of won the race.
  2. BI could have won the race.
2.Which is correct?
  1. AThere are fewer people here today.
  2. BThere are less people here today.
3.Which is correct?
  1. AMe and Jordan went to the market.
  2. BJordan and I went to the market.
4.Which is correct?
  1. AShe did well on the test.
  2. BShe did good on the test.
5.Which is correct?
  1. AI don't have no money.
  2. BI don't have any money.
6.Which is correct?
  1. AThe box of crayons is on the shelf.
  2. BThe box of crayons are on the shelf.
7.Which is correct?
  1. ABetween you and I, the test was easy.
  2. BBetween you and me, the test was easy.
8.Which is correct?
  1. AWe should have left earlier.
  2. BWe should of left earlier.

Part B: Explain the rule

Answer in a sentence or two.

9.Why is could of always wrong? (answer space)
10.When do you use fewer, and when do you use less? (answer space)
11.How can you check whether to use I or me in a pair such as Sam and I? (answer space)
12.What is the difference between good and well? (answer space)
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