Worksheet on Sound Devices: Onomatopoeia

English
Grade 6
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A worksheet focused on identifying and correcting errors related to Onomatopoeia, a sound device, for Grade 6 students.

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Worksheet on Sound Devices: Onomatopoeia

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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Onomatopoeia

The forest was alive with sounds. Birds chirped loudly, and the river babbled as it flowed over stones. Suddenly, the dog barked loudly, startling everyone nearby. As the thunder rolled in the distance, it rumbled ominously. The wind whooshed through the trees, making a whistling sound. The fire crackled and popped as it burned in the fireplace.
1.
Identify three examples of onomatopoeia in the passage.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how onomatopoeia helps create a vivid image of the scene.
[2 marks]
3.
Correct the following sentence by adding an appropriate onomatopoeic word: 'The cat moved quietly through the house.'
[2 marks]
4.
Choose the correct onomatopoeic word to complete the sentence: The fire made a loud __________ as it burned.
[1 mark]
Aa) whisper
Bb) crackle
Cc) silence
Dd) hum
5.
Write a sentence that includes an onomatopoeia to describe a sound you hear in everyday life.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyze the effectiveness of the onomatopoeic words in the paragraph. How do they contribute to the mood or tone?
[4 marks]
7.
Identify and correct the error in this sentence: 'The dog woofed loudly at the stranger.'
[2 marks]
8.
Create a short poem (4 lines) using at least two onomatopoeic words to describe a scene.
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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