Here’s the corrected version of the worksheet with explanations for each sentence:
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Sentence Correction Worksheet — Answers & Explanations
DIRECTIONS: Put a check mark (✓) next to the sentences that are correct. Rewrite the sentences that are not.
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1. Kenneth went for a hike.
✔ Correct — This sentence is grammatically correct. It has a subject (“Kenneth”), verb (“went”), and object/prepositional phrase (“for a hike”). No changes needed.
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2. Her Mother just got here.
✘ Incorrect — The word “Mother” should not be capitalized unless it’s being used as a proper noun (like a name, e.g., “I asked Mother”). Here, it’s a common noun preceded by the possessive pronoun “Her,” so it should be lowercase.
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Rewritten: *Her mother just got here.*
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3. Listen to what I am saying.
✔ Correct — This is an imperative sentence (giving a command), which is fine in this form. Subject (“you”) is implied. Grammar and punctuation are correct.
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4. We walked all afternoon.
✔ Correct — Simple past tense, clear subject-verb-object structure. No errors.
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5. That is a warm blanket.
✔ Correct — Descriptive sentence with proper grammar. No changes needed.
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6. We should get together soon.
✔ Correct — Proper use of modal verb “should” + base verb “get.” Sentence is complete and grammatically sound.
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7. There was thunder, then it rained.
✔ Correct — Although some might argue for a semicolon or period, using a comma to join two independent clauses is acceptable in informal writing or when the clauses are short and closely related. In elementary-level worksheets like this, it’s typically considered correct.
*(Note: For advanced grammar, you might write: “There was thunder; then it rained.” or “There was thunder. Then it rained.” But for this level, the comma is fine.)*
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✔ Final Answer Summary:
1. ✓
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✘ → *Her mother just got here.*
3. ✓
4. ✓
5. ✓
6. ✓
7. ✓
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