Biographies: Significance - Error Correction Worksheet

English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet features a biography passage with deliberate errors for students to identify and correct, focusing on the significance of the subject's achievements.

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Biographies: Significance - Error Correction Worksheet

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Error Correction: Biography Passage

Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1867, in Warsaw, Poland. She was a pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in Radioactivity. Despite facing many challenges as a woman in her field, she persisted and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her research not only expanded our understanding of atomic science but also paved the way for future generations of scientists. Marie Curie’s dedication and curiosity were instrumental in advancing medical treatments and radiation therapy, transforming both science and medicine forever. Her legacy continues to inspire countless individuals all over the world.
1.
Identify and correct any factual inaccuracies in the biography passage.
[3 marks]
2.
Circle the correct form of the word: 'Radioactivity' or 'Radioactive' when referring to her discoveries.
ARadioactivity
BRadioactive
3.
Find an example of a complex sentence in the passage and underline it.
[2 marks]
4.
What is the significance of Marie Curie’s contributions to science? Write a brief explanation.
5.
Correct the following sentence: 'Her research not only expanded our understanding of atomic science but also paved the way for future generations of scientists.'
[2 marks]
6.
Identify the tone of the biography passage. Is it formal, informal, or persuasive? Justify your answer.
[3 marks]
7.
Rewrite the sentence: 'Her legacy continues to inspire countless individuals all over the world.' to make it more impactful.
8.
Find and correct any punctuation errors in the passage.

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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