Grammar and Language Workbook

264 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6

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Mechanics

Cumulative Review: Units 1–12

 Exercise 1 Draw a line under the correct word in parentheses.

I gave my sketches (to, two) Akira.

1. (Their, They’re) flying to Canada next week.


2. We had (all ready, already) finished the homework.


3. Gene has (two, too) pet turtles.


4. I (accept, except) your apology.


5. Let’s toast the marshmallows and (than, then) play cricket.


6. The problem is this (loose, lose) wire.


7. Put the bike (in, into) the garage.


8. (Its, It’s) a shame that you missed the parade.


9. Karen went to (lay, lie) down.


10. I bought a tape that teaches Spanish because I like to (learn, teach) other languages.


11. Will you (let, leave) me go horseback riding with Steve?


12. Sophie was bobbing up and down (in, into) the pool.


13. (Beside, Besides) math, I enjoy band and science.


14. If I have to (choose, chose) the dog’s name, it’s going to be “Arfie.”


15. Gail is (all ready, already) for the recital.


16. (Lay, Lie) the bottle of sunscreen on the beach.


17. Everyone in our family (accept, except) Alex had a cold last weekend.


18. A lilac bush grows (between, among) the house and the garage.


19. The sad-eyed puppy licked (its, it’s) paw.


20. (Sit, Set) the box on top of the washer.