Write Clearly, Say More With Less: Shortening Sentences for Class 5 

This Class 5 grammar worksheet on Shortening Sentences teaches students how to remove repeated, unnecessary, or redundant words so their writing becomes clearer and more concise. Using real examples from pages 3–8 of the worksheet, children learn how to spot words that add no meaning—like “repeat again,” “unexpected surprise,” and “frozen cold”—and replace long, cluttered sentences with short, meaningful ones. 

The worksheet begins with identifying extra words (Exercise 1), followed by multiple-choice tasks (pages 4–5) that ask students to pick the correctly shortened sentence, such as “Kabir ran to the playground” instead of “Kabir quickly ran to the big playground.” Exercises 3 and 4 include rewriting sentences and completing a descriptive passage using clear, simple vocabulary. The corridor passage on page 8 includes clues such as cool breeze, damp leaf, tiny pencil, arranged notebooks, glowing patches, and loud bell, showing students how concise writing makes descriptions stronger. 

This worksheet helps students become thoughtful editors who can communicate ideas effectively without unnecessary words. 

Why Shortening Sentences Matters in Grammar? 

This skill is essential for Class 5 learners because: 
1. It helps them avoid repetition and wordiness. 
2. It strengthens clarity and precision in writing. 
3. It improves sentence structure and editing skills. 
4. It prepares them for advanced composition and comprehension. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Circle the Words (Page 3) 
Students circle repeated or unnecessary words in sentences such as: 
• The apple is red in color. 
• She returned back to her house. 
• The two twins look exactly alike.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Multiple-Choice Questions (Pages 4–5) 
Students select the correct shortened version of long sentences. 

📝 Exercise 3 – Shorten & Rewrite (Pages 6–7) 
Students rewrite redundant sentences like “Please stand up on your feet.” into clear, concise forms. 

📘 Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks Passage (Page 8) 
Students complete a corridor-themed passage with words like breeze, damp, tiny, notebooks, glowing, papers, and loud. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing (Page 9) 
Students write a short paragraph on Childhood Memories using concise sentences. 

ANSWER KEY (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Remove the Extra Word(s) 
1. The apple is red. 
2. She returned to her house. 
3. It was a surprise. 
4. He is a beginner at swimming. 
5. The box is square. 
6. Please repeat that. 
7. The twins look alike. 
8. We should join for the project. 
9. We met at 12:00 p.m. 
10. The glass is empty. 

Exercise 2 – Multiple-Choice Answers (Pages 4–5) 
1. (b) Kabir ran to the playground. 
2. (a) Tara shouted in the hall. 
3. (c) Ishaan cleaned the shelf. 
4. (a) Anya played in the garden. 
5. (b) Dev painted a poster. 
6. (a) Sana moved the table. 
7. (c) Vikram drew a picture. 
8. (b) Leela sang a melody. 
9. (c) Arav held the kitten. 
10. (a) Mira closed the window. 

Exercise 3 – Sample Shortened Sentences
1. The party starts at 9:00 a.m. 
2. It was a surprise for my birthday. 
3. Please stand up. 
4. He is a beginner at playing the piano. 
5. The ice cube is frozen. 
6. We should join to finish the project. 
7. The circle was round. 
8. The boat sank to the bottom of the lake. 
9. She told a fact about space. 
10. What was the result of the game? 

Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks (Page 8 – Sample Answers)
1. breeze 
2. damp 
3. tiny 
4. notebooks 
5. glowing 
6. papers 
7. loud 

Help your child write clearly, quickly, and confidently with this Shortening Sentences worksheet! 

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