Sentences Exercises for Class 6 with Answers, Worksheet of Elementary English Grammar on kinds of sentences, Subject and Predicate, rearrange the jumbled words for free online practice.
Jumbled words : Make meaningful sentences
Exercise 1.1 The words below have been jumbled. Put them in their correct order to make meaningful sentences. Remember to use capital letters and punctuate the sentences correctly.
1. bird our national peacock is the
2. tiger is the national animal our
3. sun moves the earth round the
4. exercise is a good swimming
5. rubber made are balls of tennis
6. a day in Rome was not built
7. wins slow the race and steady
8. wife children care he takes of his and
9. happy are not rich always
10. never forgets an elephant
Answers:
1. The peacock is our national bird.
2. The tiger is our national animal.
3. The earth moves round the sun.
4. Swimming is a good exercise.
5. Tennis balls are made of rubber.
6. Rome was not built in a day.
7. Slow and steady wins the race.
8. He takes care of his wife and children.
9. Rich people are not always happy.
10. An elephant never forgets.
Use the phrases in sentences
Exercise 1.2 Which of the following groups of words are sentences and which are phrases? Use the phrases in sentences of your own.
1. Might is right
2. Work hard
3. Aeroplanes zoom
4. To tell lies is wrong
5. Mind your own business
6. hard work
7. in a great hurry
8. how to do it
9. in the early morning
10. the elephant
Answers:
Sentences:
(i) Might is right.
(ii) Work hard.
(iii) Aeroplanes zoom.
(iv) To tell lies is wrong.
(v) Mind your own business.
Phrases:
6. hard work
Example sentence: Hard work leads to success.
7. in a great hurry
Example sentence: She left the house in a great hurry.
8. how to do it
Example sentence: He explained how to do it step by step.
9. in the early morning
Example sentence: I like to go jogging in the early morning.
10. the elephant
Example sentence: The elephant is the largest land animal.
Complete the following incomplete sentences
Exercise 1.3 Complete the following incomplete sentences.
1. Tall people
2. Owl’s sleep
3. A stitch in time
4. All work and no play
5. Prevention is
Answers:
1. Tall people can reach high shelves easily.
2. Owls sleep during the day and are active at night.
3. A stitch in time saves nine.
4. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
5. Prevention is better than cure.
Punctuate to make proper sentences
Exercise 1.4 Read the following passage. Punctuate it using capital letters, commas and full stops to make proper sentences.
the rejoiced in leaving the forest far behind and once more they could see fences built beside the road theses were painted green and when they came to a farmer’s house that also was painted green they passed by several houses and people in them peeped at them but none came near to speak to them being scared of the great lion
Answers:
The travelers rejoiced in leaving the forest far behind, and once more, they could see fences built beside the road. These were painted green, and when they came to a farmer’s house, that also was painted green. They passed by several houses, and people in them peeped at them, but none came near to speak to them, being scared of the great lion.
Rewrite Sentences
Exercise 1.5 Rewrite each of the following sentences using the correct punctuation marks.
1. all that glitters is not gold
2. how sweet this rose smells
3. what is the time by your watch
4. will you please give me your book
5. how dreadful the accident was
6. mind your own business
7. who has broken this mirror
8. what a horrible sight it was
9. how foolish I have been
10. does the earth move round the sun
Answers:
1. All that glitters is not gold.
2. How sweet this rose smells!
3. What is the time by your watch?
4. Will you please give me your book?
5. How dreadful the accident was!
6. Mind your own business.
7. Who has broken this mirror?
8. What a horrible sight it was!
9. How foolish I have been!
10. Does the earth move round the sun?
Write the kind of sentences.
Place the words in proper order
Exercise 1.7 Write these sentences correctly by placing the words in their proper order. Don’t forget to put in the correct punctuation marks. One has been done for you.
1. a foolish friend, a wise enemy, is, better than
A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend.
2. in the bush, is, worth two, a bird, in hand
3. a leopard, can change, his spots
4. how naughty, today, is, the child
5. you, will, please, let me use, your dictionary
6. you, would, mind, my staying, a little longer
Answers:
2. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
3. A leopard can’t change his spots.
4. How naughty the child is today!
5. Will you please let me use your dictionary?
6. Would you mind my staying a little longer?
Exercise 1.8 Use each of the given below in four sentences. (a statements, a question, a command and an exclamation).
Example: boy
1. He is a very naughty boy. (Statement)
2. Why is this naughty boy late to school again? (Questions)
3. Tell this naughty boy to stop talking at once. (Command)
4. What a naughty boy he is! (Exclamation)
1. sweet ___________________________________________
2. children ________________________________________
3. book ___________________________________________
4. mango _________________________________________
5. puppy __________________________________________
Answers:
1. Sweet
(i) Statement: This is a very sweet dessert.
(ii)Question: Why is this sweet dish so popular?
(iii) Command: Give me the sweet now.
(iv) Exclamation: What a sweet treat this is!
2. Children
(i) Statement: The children are playing in the park.
(ii) Question: Where are the children going?
(iii) Command: Tell the children to come inside.
(iv) Exclamation: How energetic the children are!
3. Book
(i) Command: Return the book to the library.
(ii) Statement: She is reading an interesting book.
(iii) Question: Have you finished reading the book?
(iv) Exclamation: What a fantastic book this is!
4. Mango
(i) Statement: This mango is ripe and delicious.
(ii) Question: Is this mango sweet?
(iii) Command: Peel the mango before eating it.
(iv) Exclamation: What a juicy mango!
5. Puppy
(i) Statement: The puppy is very playful.
(ii) Question: Why is the puppy barking so much?
(iii)Command: Take the puppy for a walk.
(iv) Exclamation: What a cute puppy!
Interrogative sentences.
Exercise 1.9 Change the following sentences into interrogative sentences.
1. Sheeba will take part in the play.
2. The school will close for Xmas holidays tomorrow.
3. The recess is over.
Answers:
1. Will Sheeba take part in the play?
2. Will the school close for Xmas holidays tomorrow?
3. Is the recess over?
Interrogative sentences into statements
Exercise 1.10 Change the interrogative sentences into statements.
1. Are you going to a movie tomorrow?
2. Have you done your English homework?
3. Is Chennai very hot during summer?
Answers:
1. You are going to a movie tomorrow.
2. You have done your English homework.
3. Chennai is very hot during summer.
Make sentences using phrases
Exercise 1.11 Make sentences as directed, using the given phrases.
1. doing here (Interrogative)
2. sit down (Imperative)
3. should not make (Imperative)
4. shining in the sky (Statements)
5. a nice dress (Exclamatory)
6. won the match (Interrogative)
7. learn in the class (Statement)
8. pleasant weather (Exclamatory)
9. from the grocery shop (Imperative)
10. How is beautiful (Exclamatory)
Answers:
1. Are you doing here? (Interrogative)
2. Sit down. (Imperative)
3. You should not make noise. (Imperative)
4.The sun is shining in the sky. (Statement)`
5. What a nice dress! (Exclamatory)
6. Who won the match? (Interrogative)
7. We learn in the class. (Statement)
8. What pleasant weather! (Exclamatory)
9. Get some milk from the grocery shop. (Imperative)
10. How beautiful it is! (Exclamatory)
Activity
Exercise 1.12 Work in groups of four. Draw and colour a visually appealing scene on an A3 size sheet. This scene could be the scene of a classroom, a school playground, a market, a mall, a railway station, etc. Once the art is complete, write ten sentences describing the scene you have drawn. Remember to create all the different kinds of sentences – declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory. Each group member must create at least two sentences. Present your artwork before the class and describe it. Next, read out your sentences, stating the kind each belongs.
Answers:
Step 1: Select the Scene
First, decide on a setting to draw, such as:
Classroom: With students, a teacher, a blackboard, desks, and chairs.
School Playground: Children playing on swings, slides, and playing sports.
Market: Stalls, people shopping, fruits, vegetables, and shopkeepers.
Mall: People shopping, escalators, shops, and food court.
Railway Station: A train, passengers, platform, and luggage.
Step 2: Drawing the Scene
On an A3 size sheet, work together to draw the selected scene. Each group member can color different parts to make it more vibrant and detailed. Focus on making it visually appealing, including a variety of elements that reflect the setting.
Step 3: Writing Sentences
Each group member should write two sentences describing the scene. Ensure you include a variety of sentence types. Here’s an example for each setting:
Example: Classroom Scene
1. Declarative: The teacher is writing on the blackboard. (Simple statement)
2. Imperative: Pay attention to the lesson! (Giving a command)
3. Interrogative: Are all the students listening to the teacher? (Asking a question)
4. Exclamatory: Wow, this classroom is so neat and organized! (Expressing emotion)
Other group members can create sentences like:
5. Declarative: The students are sitting at their desks.
6. Interrogative: What subject is being taught right now?
7. Imperative: Stop talking and start reading your book!
8. Exclamatory: Look how bright the classroom looks with all those posters!
Example: Railway Station Scene
1. Declarative: The train has just arrived at the platform.
2. Interrogative: When will the next train depart?
3. Imperative: Please stand behind the yellow line!
4. Exclamatory: Oh no, I missed my train!
5. Declarative: Passengers are waiting in long queues.
6. Interrogative: Is this the right platform for the express train?
Step 4: Presenting Your Artwork
Once your drawing is complete and sentences are ready, each group member should read out their sentences to the class. Make sure to:
1. Clearly explain the scene and elements in your artwork.
2. Identify which type of sentence each one is (declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory).
Divide sentences into subject and predicate
Exercise 1.13 Divide each of the following sentences into subject and predicate.
1. Sweet are the uses of adversity.
2. Barking dogs seldom bite.
3. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
4. Some mischievous boys were throwing stones in the pool.
5. The shepherd hears a barking sound.
6. Mt Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Answers:
Sweet are the uses of adversity.
Subject: The uses of adversity
Predicate: are sweet
Barking dogs seldom bite.
Subject: Barking dogs
Predicate: seldom bite
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
(i) Subject: A thing of beauty
(ii) Predicate: is a joy forever
Some mischievous boys were throwing stones in the pool.
(i) Subject: Some mischievous boys
(ii) Predicate: were throwing stones in the pool
The shepherd hears a barking sound.
(i) Subject: The shepherd
(ii) Predicate: hears a barking sound
Mt Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
(i) Subject: Mt Everest
(ii) Predicate: is the highest mountain in the world
Match Subjects and Predicates
Exercise 1.14 Choose from B the predicate which go with the subjects in A.
| A (Subjects) | B (Predicates) |
| 1. My watch | (a) live in the jungle. |
| 2. Grapes | (b) has a long trunk. |
| 3. A bad workman | (c) was appointed. |
| 4. Good boys | (d) never tell lies. |
| 5. The beautiful rainbow | (e) keeps good time. |
| 6. Wild animals | (f) grow on vines. |
| 7. A committee of five | (g) blames his tools. |
| 8. The elephant | (h) soon faded away. |
Answers:
1. My watch – (e) keeps good time.
2. Grapes – (f) grow on vines.
3. A bad workman – (g) blames his tools.
4. Good boys – (d) never tell lies.
5. The beautiful rainbow – (h) soon faded away.
6. Wild animals – (a) live in the jungle.
7. A committee of five – (c) was appointed.
8. The elephant – (b) has a long trunk.
Predicates
Exercise 1.15 Add predicates to these subjects.
1. A bunch of flowers _________________________________________.
2. Swimming ___________________________________________.
3. Delhi, the capital of India, ______________________________________________.
4. The Himalayas ___________________________________________________.
5. Th girls standing in the corner ________________________________________.
Answers:
1.A bunch of flowers brightened up the room.
2. Swimming is a great way to stay fit.
3. Delhi, the capital of India, is known for its historical monuments.
4. The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world.
5. The girls standing in the corner are waiting for their teacher.
Exercise 1.16 Add subjects to theses predicates.
1. ___________________ can speak English very well.
2. ___________________ marched through the town.
3. ___________________ is the last day of the week.
4. _________________ sells tea, coffee and sugar.
5. ______________ wear uniforms.
Answers:
1. She can speak English very well.
2. The soldiers marched through the town.
3. Sunday is the last day of the week.
4. The shop sells tea, coffee, and sugar.
5. Students wear uniforms.
Exercise 1.17 Read the instructions and perform the given activity in groups.
Requirement
1. Two sandwich bags
2. 20 strips of construction paper, 10 of one colour and another 10 of a different colour
3. Markers
How to perform
1. Form 10 complete sentences.
2. Choose a colour and write the subjects of the sentences on those coloured strips.
3. Write the predicates on the strips of the out the other colour.
4. Put the subject in one sandwich bag and the predicates in another.
5. Mix up the strips in both bag and take them out one and arrange them on a flat surface, forming meaningful sentences.
Answers:
1. Materials:
Two sandwich bags
20 strips of construction paper (10 of one color for subjects, and 10 of a different color for predicates)
Markers
2. Steps:
The sun rises in the east.
Create 10 Complete Sentences:
In your group, think of 10 simple complete sentences like:
The cat sleeps on the sofa.
Birds fly in the sky.
3. Write the Subjects:
The sun
Choose one color of the construction paper (e.g., red).
Write the subjects of the sentences on the red strips. For example:
The cat
Birds
4. Put the Strips in the Bags:
Place all the predicate strips in the other sandwich bag.
Place all the subject strips in one sandwich bag.
5. Mix and Match:
Example: You might pull out “The sun” and “sleeps on the sofa,” which doesn’t make sense, but it’s a fun way to see what combinations can work!
Mix up both bags.
Take one strip from each bag and place them on a flat surface.
Try to form meaningful sentences from the random combinations.
6. Objective:
The goal is to help everyone understand how subjects and predicates come together to form meaningful sentences. If a combination doesn’t make sense, work as a group to figure out which strips match properly.
This activity encourages creativity, teamwork, and understanding of sentence structure.
Elementary English Grammar and Composition for Class 6 Solutions