Connect and Separate: Colons and Semicolons for Class 6

This Class 6 English Grammar Worksheet helps students understand the use of colons and semicolons to link ideas, list items, and show relationships between clauses. With multiple engaging exercises including Multiple Choice Questions, True or False, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Rewriting, and Paragraph Writing, learners will discover how these punctuation marks bring clarity and flow to their writing.

Why Colons and Semicolons Matter in Grammar?  

Colons and semicolons guide readers through connected ideas and complex sentences. For Class 6 learners, this topic is important because:  
1. A colon introduces examples, explanations, or lists.  
2. A semicolon links closely related independent clauses.  
3. They reduce run-on sentences and improve sentence rhythm.  
4. They help structure formal and academic writing effectively.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

  Five interactive exercises help students master both marks step-by-step:

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Punctuation  
Students identify whether a sentence correctly uses a colon or semicolon.  
Example: I need fruits: apples, bananas, mangoes.

Exercise 2 – True or False  
Students judge if sentences use colons and semicolons properly.  
Example: I have three hobbies: reading, writing, painting. → True

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks  
Students fill in blanks with either a colon or a semicolon to complete the sentences correctly.  
Example: I have two favorite fruits__________ mango and papaya.

Exercise 4 – Rewrite Correctly  
Learners rewrite given sentences by inserting colons or semicolons where needed.  
Example: He was late the reason traffic jam. → He was late: the reason, traffic jam.

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Practice  
Students use colons and semicolons to punctuate a passage describing a science exhibition.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Punctuation  
1. a) I need fruits: apples, bananas, mangoes.  
2. c) I have a meeting tomorrow; it starts at 9.  
3. b) He was late for one reason: traffic jam.  
4. b) She packed items: clothes, books, toys.  
5. c) I like cricket; my brother likes football.  
6. b) There is one city I love: Jaipur.  
7. b) We visited Delhi; it was crowded.  
8. b) The train leaves at 7:30 am.  
9. c) He succeeded; he worked hard.  
10. a) Bring these items: pencils, pens, erasers.

Exercise 2 – True/False  
1. True  
2. True  
3. False  
4. False  
5. True  
6. False  
7. True  
8. False  
9. False  
10. False

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks  
1. :  
2. ;  
3. :  
4. :  
5. :  
6. ;  
7. :  
8. ;  
9. :  
10. ;  

Exercise 4 – Rewriting (Sample Answers)  
1. I have three hobbies: reading, writing, painting.  
2. He was late: the reason, traffic jam.  
3. The shop sells fruits: vegetables, grains.  
4. We visited Delhi; it was raining heavily.  
5. Aarav loves cricket; his sister enjoys music.  
6. I need these items: pencils, pens, erasers.  
7. She studied well; she topped the class.  
8. Rohan has one dream: to become a pilot.  
9. The show starts at 7:30 pm.  
10. Kavya packed clothes, books, shoes.

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion (Sample Answers)  
1. ;  
2. :  
3. ;  
4. ;  
5. :  
6. ;  
7. ;  
8. :  
9. ;  
10. ;  

Empower your child to write like a pro with this Class 6 Colon and Semicolon Worksheet — the perfect step into advanced punctuation and fluent sentence construction.  

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