Say It Smart: Fixing Repetition Errors for Class 5  

This Grade 5 worksheet focuses on identifying and correcting repetition errors, helping students avoid unnecessary word duplication in sentences and paragraphs. Through engaging exercises, learners improve clarity, precision, and overall writing quality.

Why Avoiding Repetition Matters in Grammar?  

Using the right words without repetition makes writing clear and effective. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is important because:  
1. It helps eliminate unnecessary word duplication.  
2. It improves sentence clarity and readability.  
3. It strengthens vocabulary and word choice.  
4. It builds strong editing and writing skills.  

What’s Inside This Worksheet?  

This worksheet includes five structured exercises that develop concise and effective writing:

🧠 Exercise 1 – Underline the Repeated Words  
Students identify unnecessary repeated words in sentences to build awareness of redundancy.  

✏️ Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions  
Students choose sentences without repetition, reinforcing correct word usage.  

📋 Exercise 3 – Sentence Rewriting  
Students rewrite sentences by removing repeated words, improving precision.  

📝 Exercise 4 – Paragraph Editing  
Students correct repetition errors in short paragraphs, enhancing contextual editing skills.  

🧩 Exercise 5 – Full Paragraph Correction  
Students rewrite a paragraph by removing all repetition errors, building fluency and clarity.  

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Repeated Words  
1. free  
2. past  
3. added  
4. correct/right (either repeated idea)  
5. final  
6. true  
7. new  
8. exact  
9. basic  
10. close  

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Answers  
1. c   2. b   3. c   4. a   5. b   6. a   7. b   8. a   9. b   10. a  

Exercise 3 – Corrected Sentences  
1. The result was the end of the match.  
2. He made a simple plan for the project.  
3. It was a fresh idea for the 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 the garden.  
8. She had a short break after lunch.  
9. He gave an obvious answer in class.  
10. The sky looked black during the storm.  

Exercise 4 – Corrected Paragraphs  
1. At the science fair, students shared innovations with visitors. One group explained the 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 a clear idea.  

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

Exercise 5 – Corrected Paragraph  
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 short game and laughed. It was a unique day, and everyone felt happy.  

Help your child write clearly and confidently by learning to avoid repetition and choose the right words every time. 

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