Free Grade 6 Ontario language sentence sense worksheets

Free printable Grade 6 Ontario language worksheets on sentence sense. Circle the strongest sentence for the job. Question types include sentence selection, grammar in context, topic/reason, topic sentence, and 6 more. Ontario curriculum: Language (2023) · Composition D2 — choose a sentence that is clear, conventional, and suited to the purpose. Preview the sample questions, then make a worksheet to print or practise. Choices on this page stay unmarked. Canadian English. Unofficial practice — not a ministry document.

Ontario curriculum: Language (2023) · Composition D2 — choose a sentence that is clear, conventional, and suited to the purpose

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Question types

  • Sentence selection
  • Grammar in context
  • Topic/reason
  • Topic sentence
  • Narrative/detail
  • Paragraph order
  • Organization pattern
  • Reason or revision
  • Thesis or counterargument
  • Citation or transition

Sample questions

6 questions from sentence sense. Choices stay unmarked.

  1. 1.

    Which of the following would be a good topic sentence for a paragraph about how to take care of a dog?

    • AIt's important to protect your dog from fleas and ticks.
    • BIt's harder to take care of dogs than it is to take care of cats.
    • CDog care requires both a daily routine and checkups with a veterinarian.
    • DMake sure you don't give your dog too much or too little food.
  2. 2.

    The rink was crowded. ___, the pond was quiet. Which word shows the contrast?

    • AAnd
    • BHowever
    • CFirst
    • DAlso
  3. 3.

    A writer claims that more city parks is a good idea. Which sentence is a counterclaim?

    • ASome people argue that new parks can cost more than a city can afford.
    • BWhy not try more city parks?
    • CFamilies have a place to play.
    • DMore city parks is a good idea because families have a place to play.
  4. 4.

    The class planted beans. ___, they measured the shoots. Which word shows the next step?

    • AAlthough
    • BHowever
    • CNext
    • DUnless
  5. 5.

    Which sentence uses evidence?

    • APriya thinks the meadow is wonderful.
    • BPriya guessed there might be animals somewhere.
    • CPriya counted a porcupine and three mittens near the meadow.
    • DNature matters to many people.
  6. 6.

    Revise "The thing was good." Which revision is clearer?

    Priya wrote: The thing was good.

    • AThe stuff was nice.
    • BGood was had by all.
    • CIt was a good thing.
    • DThe maple syrup tasted sweet and warm.
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What is on a Grade 6 language sentence sense worksheet?
A Grade 6 language sentence sense worksheet is a set of practice questions on sentence sense. Circle the strongest sentence for the job. This grade covers sentence selection, grammar in context, topic/reason, topic sentence, narrative/detail, paragraph order, and 4 more.
Which expectation matches Grade 6 language sentence sense?
Ontario curriculum: Language (2023) · Composition D2 — choose a sentence that is clear, conventional, and suited to the purpose Unofficial practice — not a ministry document.
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