Run-On Sentences - Grade 6 Remember! A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses without the proper conjunctions or punctuation. A comma splice joins two independent clauses without using a conjunction. I heard a noise I …
Adverbs’ Positions - 6 th Grade Grammar Adverbs’ Positions Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They can tell us how, when, where, why, or to what extent something happens. For example: - She ran quickly to c…
Using Good and Well - Grade 6 Good vs. Well: How to Use Them Correctly in 6th Grade Do you know the difference between good and well? Do you know how to use them correctly in your writing and speaking? If not, don't worry. Many 6th gr…
Negatives - Grade 6 How to Use Negatives in English: A Guide for 6th Graders Negatives are words or phrases that express the idea of "no" or "not" in a sentence. They are important in grammar because they can change th…
Possessive Nouns - 6 th Grade Grammar Possessive Nouns A possessive noun names who or what owns something. A possessive noun is singular when it names one owner. A possessive noun can be common or proper . Add an apostrophe and -s to…
Combining Sentences: Adverbs - 6 th Grade Grammar Combining with Adverbs To avoid short, choppy sentences, combine sentences using words, phrases, or clauses. You can combine sentences b…
Combining Sentences: Adjectives - 6 th Grade Grammar Combining Sentences: Adjectives You can combine sentences by leaving out repeated words and m…
Run-On Sentences - 6 th Grade Grammar Run-On Sentences A run-on sentence results when two main or independent clauses are joined with no punctuation or coordinating conjunction. A run-on sentence may be two main clauses separated by …
Perfect Tenses - 6 th Grade Grammar Perfect tenses are an integral part of the English language that adds an element of precision to writing. They allow writers to indicate the exact time and duration of an event, making the text more v…
Direct and Indirect Objects - 6 th Grade Grammar Introduction In the study of grammar, understanding the function of various parts of speech is essential to developing a…
Kinds of Pronouns - 6 th Grade Grammar Kinds of Pronouns A subject pronoun (I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they) is the subject of a sentence: He runs every morning. Gabriella and I organized the book drive. …
Subject-Verb Agreement - 6 th Grade Grammar Subject-Verb Agreement Verbs must agree with their subjects in number: A singular subject requires a singular verb , and a plural subject requ…
Appositives - 6 th Grade Grammar Appositives An appositive is a noun or pronoun placed next to a noun or pronoun to identify it. This is my friend, Vijay . James Madison’s wife, Dolley , was an influential first lady…
Subjects and Predicates - 6 th Grade Grammar Remember! Every sentence has two important parts: the subject and the predicate . Subjects The subject tells whom or what the sentence is abo…
Verb Tenses - 6 th Grade Grammar Remember! The Present Tense A present-tense verb shows action that happens now. My family plans its vacation. Jhon plays video games with his brother. Today’s weather forecast calls for sunshine. My frien…
