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6.97 Knowledge of Language Worksheet

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Worksheet Overview & Skills Covered

Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 6 English worksheet provides structured practice on 6.97 Knowledge of Language. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Knowledge of Language - Use knowledge of language and its conventions (e.g., vary sentence patterns; maintain style and tone). (CCSS L.6.3; CA L.6.3; MA L.6.3; NY 6L3; TX §110.22(b)(10)(C))

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Grade 6

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English

Domain

English Curriculum

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Below are sample questions representative of the exercises included on this worksheet and related 6.97 Knowledge of Language skill assessments:

Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Draft from an op-ed: "The policy sounds fair at first. On closer inspection, it favors those with more resources."

Which revision best increases sophistication by using a concessive structure (although/while) without changing meaning?

AThe policy sounds fair at first, and on closer inspection, it favors those with more resources.

BAlthough the policy sounds fair at first, on closer inspection it favors those with more resources.

CThe policy is fair at first, but it favors rich people later.

DThe policy sounds fair. It favors those with more resources, like, secretly.

Solution & Explanation:A concessive structure shows contrast in a single, controlled sentence. Choice B uses “Although” and places “on closer inspection” clearly before the main idea.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Sentence from a formal announcement: "Please refrain from running in the hallway, because running in the hallway can cause accidents."

Which revision best keeps the formal tone while reducing repetition?

APlease refrain from running in the hallway, because running in the hallway can cause accidents.

BPlease refrain from running in the hallway, as it can cause accidents.

CDon't run in the hallway because it can cause accidents, okay?

DNo running in the hallway; accidents happen in hallways.

Solution & Explanation:Choice B keeps the polite, formal tone and replaces repeated words with the pronoun "it," making the sentence smoother and less repetitive.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Draft from a novel review: "The plot is complicated. It is complicated in a way that confuses the reader."

Which revision best strengthens style by tightening diction and avoiding repetitive wording?

AThe plot is complicated. It is complicated in a way that confuses the reader.

BThe plot is complicated and confusing.

CThe plot confuses the reader with its complexity.

DComplicated is the plot, and confusion happens.

Solution & Explanation:Choice C removes repeated "complicated" and expresses the idea with a stronger verb ("confuses"), producing a more polished critical sentence.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.6.97 (Use knowledge of language and its conventions (e.g., vary sentence patterns; maintain style and tone). (CCSS L.6.3; CA L.6.3; MA L.6.3; NY 6L3; TX §110.22(b)(10)(C))).