Sentence Skills for Year 6

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✏️ Part 1: Sentence Combining

Combine each group of short sentences into one well-written sentence. Use conjunctions, commas, or relative clauses to connect your ideas smoothly.

1. The dog barked loudly. The dog was large. The dog was in the backyard.

2. Mia rode her bike. She went to the park. She met her friends there. It was Saturday morning.

3. The storm was fierce. Trees fell over. The power went out. Everyone stayed inside.

4. Which connecting word (conjunction) did you use most often? Why does it work well?

🔀 Part 2: Paragraph Organisation

The sentences below are out of order. Number them 1–5 to arrange them into a well-structured paragraph. Then write the correct order on the lines below.

Topic: A trip to the Great Barrier Reef

____ As we snorkelled deeper, we spotted a sea turtle gliding gracefully through the coral.

____ Our boat finally arrived at the reef just after sunrise, and the water sparkled in the early morning light.

____ It was, without doubt, the most breathtaking experience of my life.

____ Before long, we had slipped into our snorkelling gear and jumped into the warm, clear water.

____ We had been planning the trip to the Great Barrier Reef for months.

5. Write the paragraph in the correct order:

6. What clue words or phrases helped you decide the correct order?

🔤 Part 3: Punctuation Practice

Practise using commas, full stops, question marks, and apostrophes correctly at Year 6 level.

Section A: Commas

Add commas in the correct places in each sentence below.

7. After finishing her homework Layla packed her bag ate dinner and watched television.

8. The explorer who had travelled for weeks finally reached the ancient crumbling temple.

9. Write your own sentence that uses at least three commas correctly.

Section B: Full Stops and Question Marks

Add the correct punctuation (full stop or question mark) at the end of each sentence. Then explain your choice for question 12.

10. The ancient ruins were discovered deep in the rainforest ____

11. Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the edge of the solar system ____

12. The scientist asked whether the experiment had worked ____
Why did you choose that punctuation mark?

13. Write one statement and one question of your own about a topic you enjoy.

Section C: Apostrophes

Apostrophes are used for possession (e.g. the dog's lead) and contraction (e.g. don't). Rewrite each sentence or phrase correctly using an apostrophe.

14. The books belonging to the teacher were left on the desk. (Use a possessive apostrophe to shorten "the books belonging to the teacher.")

15. Rewrite using contractions: I cannot believe she did not finish the race, but I would have done the same.

16. Each sentence below contains an apostrophe error. Rewrite the sentence correctly.

a) The childrens' playground was rebuilt last summer.

b) Its going to be a brilliant day for the school's sports carnival.

c) The two sister's bikes were left outside in the rain.

17. Write two sentences of your own: one using a possessive apostrophe and one using a contraction. Underline the apostrophe in each.

🌟 Part 4: Creative Writing Prompt

Write a short story of at least two paragraphs based on the prompt below. Focus on using varied sentence lengths, descriptive language, and a clear beginning and middle.

Prompt: You discover a hidden door at the back of your school library. When you open it, you find something completely unexpected...

💡 Remember to: Start with a strong opening sentence | Use descriptive adjectives and verbs | Vary your sentence lengths for effect | Use commas, full stops, question marks, and apostrophes correctly