Hyperbole & Understatement Error Correction Worksheet
English
Grade 6
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focused on identifying and correcting errors related to hyperbole and understatement, emphasizing their effects. Designed for Grade 6 students learning about language techniques.
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Hyperbole & Understatement Error Correction Worksheet
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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to Hyperbole and Understatement
Sarah was so hungry she could have eaten a mountain of pizza. Her stomach roared louder than a thunderstorm. At the same time, her brother Dave said, "I'm so tired I could sleep for a hundred years." These exaggerations make their feelings clear but sometimes can be misleading if not used correctly. Understatement, on the other hand, minimizes feelings or situations. For example, after a huge storm, someone might say, "It was just a little rain," even if there was flooding. Proper use of hyperbole and understatement can enhance storytelling by emphasizing emotions or situations effectively.
1.
Identify the sentence that contains an example of hyperbole.
[2 marks]2.
Identify the sentence that contains an example of understatement.
[2 marks]3.
Find the error in the following sentence: "Her roar was louder than a thunderstorm!" and suggest a correction.
[3 marks]4.
Find the error in the following statement: "It was just a tiny scratch," after a huge accident with a lot of damage. Correct the sentence to better reflect the situation.
[3 marks]5.
Explain how hyperbole can be used effectively in storytelling.
6.
Rewrite the following sentence to correct the hyperbole: "I have a million things to do today!"
[2 marks]7.
Rewrite the following sentence to correct the understatement: "The test was a little challenging," after students failed it.
[2 marks]8.
Choose the correct correction for the sentence: "He’s the fastest runner in the world!"
Aa) He is quite fast.
Bb) He is the fastest runner in the world.
Cc) He runs faster than most.
Dd) He is a good runner.
9.
Identify the literary technique used in this sentence: "The clouds cried tears of sorrow."
[3 marks]10.
Create a short paragraph using hyperbole to express excitement about winning a contest. Your paragraph should be approximately 15 lines long.
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- 12/31/2025
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