Grammar and punctuation practice worksheet for students to revise sentence structure.
A worksheet with a list of sentences and blank lines for students to rewrite them using the correct grammar and punctuation.
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Step-by-step solution for: Paraphrasing worksheets
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Step-by-step solution for: Paraphrasing worksheets
Let’s go through each sentence one by one and fix the grammar or word choice while keeping the original meaning.
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1. Original: My mother doesn’t has time for breakfast. She drinks a quick cup of tea.
→ “doesn’t has” is wrong. After “doesn’t”, we use the base verb: “have”.
✔ Fixed: My mother doesn’t have time for breakfast. She drinks a quick cup of tea.
2. Original: George hasn’t in London for four years. He moved to Paris in 2008.
→ “hasn’t in London” is missing a verb. Should be “hasn’t been in London”.
✔ Fixed: George hasn’t been in London for four years. He moved to Paris in 2008.
3. Original: And finally there is the sports news. The weather forecast follows.
→ This is mostly okay, but “And finally” at the start of a sentence like this sounds odd without context. Since it’s part of a list (like news segments), we can keep it — just make sure it flows. Actually, it’s fine as is! But let’s check punctuation — no error here.
✔ Fixed: And finally, there is the sports news. The weather forecast follows. *(Added comma after “finally” for better flow)*
4. Original: He was keen to train fast, but he didn’t grown up there. He grew up in Scotland.
→ “didn’t grown” → should be “didn’t grow” (base verb after “did”). Also, “train fast” might mean “practice quickly”, but probably meant “train hard” or “get fit fast”? Wait — looking again: maybe it’s about growing up? Let’s read carefully: “He was keen to train fast” — perhaps typo? Maybe “He was keen to travel far”? Or maybe it’s correct as “train fast” (like sprinting)? But then “but he didn’t grown up there” — that’s clearly wrong.
Actually, re-reading: likely meant “He was keen to live there” or “stay there”? Hmm. But since instruction says “keep original sense”, and “train fast” may be intentional (maybe he’s an athlete?), we’ll fix only the grammar.
“didn’t grown” → “didn’t grow”
✔ Fixed: He was keen to train fast, but he didn’t grow up there. He grew up in Scotland.
5. Original: Could you please turn off the TV?
→ Perfect! No changes needed.
✔ Fixed: Could you please turn off the TV?
6. Original: I don’t want to buy these shoes. They are very expensive.
→ Correct! No errors.
✔ Fixed: I don’t want to buy these shoes. They are very expensive.
7. Original: Amy, come out, your home party!
→ Sounds like someone is calling Amy to come outside because her party is at home? But phrasing is awkward. Probably meant: “Amy, come out — your party’s at home!” or “Amy, come out for your home party!”
Best fix: Add preposition or rephrase slightly for clarity.
✔ Fixed: Amy, come out — your party’s at home!
8. Original: We ate dinner at a restaurant yesterday. We had fish and chips.
→ Perfect! No errors.
✔ Fixed: We ate dinner at a restaurant yesterday. We had fish and chips.
9. Original: There is no milk in the fridge.
→ Correct!
✔ Fixed: There is no milk in the fridge.
10. Original: She lives in a house. It’s across from the park.
→ Can combine for smoother reading: “She lives in a house across from the park.” But if we must keep two sentences, it’s still grammatically correct. However, combining improves flow. Since instruction says “paraphrase too”, we can improve style.
✔ Fixed: She lives in a house across from the park.
11. Original: My sister loves taking a nap.
→ Correct! Though some might say “taking naps” (plural) for habit, but “a nap” is also acceptable for general habit. Both are okay. We’ll leave as is unless strict rule. Actually, “loves taking a nap” is natural.
✔ Fixed: My sister loves taking a nap.
12. Original: My dad uses my car late into the night.
→ Grammatically correct. Clear meaning.
✔ Fixed: My dad uses my car late into the night.
13. Original: He is wearing a beautiful hat. It is red and white.
→ Can combine: “He is wearing a beautiful red-and-white hat.” More concise.
✔ Fixed: He is wearing a beautiful red-and-white hat.
14. Original: My pet is very funny.
→ Correct! Though “funny” could mean “strange” or “humorous” — but in context, likely means amusing. Acceptable.
✔ Fixed: My pet is very funny.
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Now, compiling all corrected sentences:
Final Answer:
1. My mother doesn’t have time for breakfast. She drinks a quick cup of tea.
2. George hasn’t been in London for four years. He moved to Paris in 2008.
3. And finally, there is the sports news. The weather forecast follows.
4. He was keen to train fast, but he didn’t grow up there. He grew up in Scotland.
5. Could you please turn off the TV?
6. I don’t want to buy these shoes. They are very expensive.
7. Amy, come out — your party’s at home!
8. We ate dinner at a restaurant yesterday. We had fish and chips.
9. There is no milk in the fridge.
10. She lives in a house across from the park.
11. My sister loves taking a nap.
12. My dad uses my car late into the night.
13. He is wearing a beautiful red-and-white hat.
14. My pet is very funny.
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1. Original: My mother doesn’t has time for breakfast. She drinks a quick cup of tea.
→ “doesn’t has” is wrong. After “doesn’t”, we use the base verb: “have”.
✔ Fixed: My mother doesn’t have time for breakfast. She drinks a quick cup of tea.
2. Original: George hasn’t in London for four years. He moved to Paris in 2008.
→ “hasn’t in London” is missing a verb. Should be “hasn’t been in London”.
✔ Fixed: George hasn’t been in London for four years. He moved to Paris in 2008.
3. Original: And finally there is the sports news. The weather forecast follows.
→ This is mostly okay, but “And finally” at the start of a sentence like this sounds odd without context. Since it’s part of a list (like news segments), we can keep it — just make sure it flows. Actually, it’s fine as is! But let’s check punctuation — no error here.
✔ Fixed: And finally, there is the sports news. The weather forecast follows. *(Added comma after “finally” for better flow)*
4. Original: He was keen to train fast, but he didn’t grown up there. He grew up in Scotland.
→ “didn’t grown” → should be “didn’t grow” (base verb after “did”). Also, “train fast” might mean “practice quickly”, but probably meant “train hard” or “get fit fast”? Wait — looking again: maybe it’s about growing up? Let’s read carefully: “He was keen to train fast” — perhaps typo? Maybe “He was keen to travel far”? Or maybe it’s correct as “train fast” (like sprinting)? But then “but he didn’t grown up there” — that’s clearly wrong.
Actually, re-reading: likely meant “He was keen to live there” or “stay there”? Hmm. But since instruction says “keep original sense”, and “train fast” may be intentional (maybe he’s an athlete?), we’ll fix only the grammar.
“didn’t grown” → “didn’t grow”
✔ Fixed: He was keen to train fast, but he didn’t grow up there. He grew up in Scotland.
5. Original: Could you please turn off the TV?
→ Perfect! No changes needed.
✔ Fixed: Could you please turn off the TV?
6. Original: I don’t want to buy these shoes. They are very expensive.
→ Correct! No errors.
✔ Fixed: I don’t want to buy these shoes. They are very expensive.
7. Original: Amy, come out, your home party!
→ Sounds like someone is calling Amy to come outside because her party is at home? But phrasing is awkward. Probably meant: “Amy, come out — your party’s at home!” or “Amy, come out for your home party!”
Best fix: Add preposition or rephrase slightly for clarity.
✔ Fixed: Amy, come out — your party’s at home!
8. Original: We ate dinner at a restaurant yesterday. We had fish and chips.
→ Perfect! No errors.
✔ Fixed: We ate dinner at a restaurant yesterday. We had fish and chips.
9. Original: There is no milk in the fridge.
→ Correct!
✔ Fixed: There is no milk in the fridge.
10. Original: She lives in a house. It’s across from the park.
→ Can combine for smoother reading: “She lives in a house across from the park.” But if we must keep two sentences, it’s still grammatically correct. However, combining improves flow. Since instruction says “paraphrase too”, we can improve style.
✔ Fixed: She lives in a house across from the park.
11. Original: My sister loves taking a nap.
→ Correct! Though some might say “taking naps” (plural) for habit, but “a nap” is also acceptable for general habit. Both are okay. We’ll leave as is unless strict rule. Actually, “loves taking a nap” is natural.
✔ Fixed: My sister loves taking a nap.
12. Original: My dad uses my car late into the night.
→ Grammatically correct. Clear meaning.
✔ Fixed: My dad uses my car late into the night.
13. Original: He is wearing a beautiful hat. It is red and white.
→ Can combine: “He is wearing a beautiful red-and-white hat.” More concise.
✔ Fixed: He is wearing a beautiful red-and-white hat.
14. Original: My pet is very funny.
→ Correct! Though “funny” could mean “strange” or “humorous” — but in context, likely means amusing. Acceptable.
✔ Fixed: My pet is very funny.
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Now, compiling all corrected sentences:
Final Answer:
1. My mother doesn’t have time for breakfast. She drinks a quick cup of tea.
2. George hasn’t been in London for four years. He moved to Paris in 2008.
3. And finally, there is the sports news. The weather forecast follows.
4. He was keen to train fast, but he didn’t grow up there. He grew up in Scotland.
5. Could you please turn off the TV?
6. I don’t want to buy these shoes. They are very expensive.
7. Amy, come out — your party’s at home!
8. We ate dinner at a restaurant yesterday. We had fish and chips.
9. There is no milk in the fridge.
10. She lives in a house across from the park.
11. My sister loves taking a nap.
12. My dad uses my car late into the night.
13. He is wearing a beautiful red-and-white hat.
14. My pet is very funny.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of paraphrasing worksheet middle school.
