Error Correction in Descriptive Writing: Character Description
English
Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet focuses on identifying and correcting errors in descriptive writing related to character description, aimed at Grade 8 students.
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Error Correction in Descriptive Writing: Character Description
Subject: EnglishGrade: Grade 8
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Grade Grade 8
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Introduction to Character Description
The old man had a long, wispy beard that reached his waist. His eyes was a piercing blue, and his face was lined with deep wrinkles. He walk slowly with a cane, and his clothes were tattered and worn. Despite his appearance, he exuded a sense of wisdom and kindness that made everyone feel comfortable around him.
1.
Identify and correct the grammatical errors in the passage related to subject-verb agreement.
[3 marks]2.
Rewrite the sentence describing the man's beard to improve clarity and detail.
[2 marks]3.
Choose the option that best corrects the adjective usage in the sentence: 'His face was lined with deep wrinkles.'
[1 mark]Aa) His face was lined with deep wrinkles.
Bb) His face was lined with deep line.
Cc) His face was lined with deep lines.
Dd) His face was lined with deep line wrinkles.
4.
Find and correct the spelling errors in the passage.
[2 marks]5.
Analyze the use of imagery in the description of the man's appearance. What effect does it create?
[4 marks]6.
Identify any stylistic errors in the paragraph and suggest improvements.
[3 marks]7.
Rewrite the passage, enhancing the sensory details to make the character more vivid.
8.
Check the passage for consistency in tense. List any errors and correct them.
[3 marks]9.
Using your corrections, write a brief paragraph describing an imaginary character based on the improved description.
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- 1/1/2026
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