Grade 5 English Worksheet Editing Repetition Errors in Writing [PDF]

Grade 5 English Worksheet Editing Repetition Errors in Writing [PDF]
Last Updated At: 9 May 2026
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Avoid Repetition in Writing with This Grade 5 English Grammar Worksheet on Editing Repetition Errors

Clear writing becomes easier when unnecessary repetition is removed from sentences. In Grade 5, students learn how repeated words can make sentences sound awkward and unclear. This English grammar worksheet on Editing: Repetition Errors helps students identify repeated words and correct them through structured exercises. By practicing these activities, students learn to write more clearly and avoid repeating the same idea in different words.

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What Is the Topic?

Editing: Repetition Errors is an important concept introduced in Grade 5. This worksheet helps students identify repeated words in sentences and remove them. Students learn to read sentences carefully, notice unnecessary repetition, and rewrite sentences correctly. The focus is on improving sentence clarity by avoiding repeated words.

What’s in This Worksheet?

1. Underline the repeated word in each sentence  
2. Multiple choice questions to choose the sentence without repetition  
3. Sentence rewriting tasks by removing repetition  
4. Paragraph-based error correction exercises  
5. Paragraph rewriting activity after removing all repetition errors  

Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips

This worksheet focuses on identifying repetition errors and correcting sentences. Students are given sentences such as “She received a free gift from the shop yesterday.” and “He shared his past history with us.” where they must identify repeated words.

Students also practice choosing correct sentences from options like:
- The task was a complete success.  
- She gave a secure reply quickly.  
- It was a start of the event.  

In rewriting exercises, students correct sentences like:
- The result was the final end of match.  
- He made a basic simple plan for project.  

Paragraph-based activities help students identify multiple repetition errors and rewrite the paragraph correctly.

Why Is It Important to Learn This?

Learning to remove repetition helps students write clear and concise sentences. It allows them to:
- Avoid unnecessary repetition  
- Improve sentence clarity  
- Write effectively  

This skill is important for writing neatly and clearly in school and everyday communication.

Where Will This Knowledge Help You?

Understanding repetition errors helps students in:
- Grammar sections of school exams  
- Writing clear and concise sentences  
- Paragraph writing tasks  
- Reading comprehension and understanding sentence meaning  

It also helps students express their ideas more clearly.

How to Use This Worksheet?

1. Attempt each question independently without help  
2. Read each sentence carefully to identify repeated words  
3. Choose or rewrite the correct sentence by removing repetition  
4. Compare your answers with the answer key provided below  
5. Practice regularly to improve accuracy  

The solutions follow the exact worksheet order, so students should compare their answers carefully.

Important Tips and Tricks

1. Look for words that repeat the same meaning  
2. Remove unnecessary words that do not add new information  
3. Read sentences aloud to check clarity  
4. Practice rewriting sentences correctly  
5. Check paragraphs carefully for repeated ideas  

Complete Answer Key

Exercise No. 1

free  
past  
added  
correct  
final  
true  
new  
exact  
basic  
close  

Exercise No. 2

1. c  
2. b  
3. c  
4. a  
5. b  
6. a  
7. b  
8. a  
9. b  
10. a  

Exercise No. 3

1. The result was the final match.  
2. He made a simple plan for project.  
3. It was a fresh idea for class.  
4. She told a real story to us.  
5. They reached a near place before sunset.  
6. The box was empty after the game.  
7. It was a huge tree in garden.  
8. She had a small break after lunch.  
9. He gave an obvious answer in class.  
10. The sky looked black during the storm.  

Exercise No. 4

1. At the science fair, students shared innovations with visitors. One group explained a conclusion of their project clearly. Their model showed a fact about energy use.  

2. During the art class, Sanvi drew a large picture of a forest. She used a simple design to show animals. Her teacher said it was an obvious idea.  

3. At the book club, Pranav read a small story aloud. He explained the history of the main character. Everyone agreed it was a correct answer to the question.  

Exercise No. 5

During a family picnic at the park, everyone shared fresh ideas for games. One cousin told a real story about his trip. Another suggested a simple plan for activities. A child carried a large basket filled with snacks. Nearby, they chose a near spot under a tree. The group discussed and made a final decision together. Later, they played a small game and laughed. It was a very special day, and everyone felt happy.

Practicing this English grammar worksheet for Grade 5 on Editing: Repetition Errors helps students become more confident in identifying and removing repeated words. With regular practice, students can improve their sentence clarity and write effectively in both schoolwork and everyday communication.

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