Mastering Personification for Class 6 

This Grade 6 worksheet introduces students to the creative concept of personification—where non-living things are given human qualities. Through engaging and structured exercises, learners explore how language becomes more expressive and imaginative when objects, nature, and ideas are described like people.

Why Personification Matters in Grammar? 

Personification enhances both creative writing and reading comprehension. For Grade 6 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It helps students understand figurative language used in stories and poems. 
2. It improves descriptive writing skills by making sentences more vivid. 
3. It encourages imagination and creativity in communication. 
4. It strengthens the ability to identify literary devices in texts. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five grammar-rich activities that build understanding of personification:

🧠 Exercise 1 – True or False 
Students identify whether each sentence contains personification. Example: “The wind whispered through the trees.” 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 
Learners classify phrases into “Personification” and “Not Personification,” helping them differentiate literal and figurative expressions. 

📋 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students choose the correct word to complete sentences that show personification. Example: “The sun smiled over the city.” 

📝 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students select the correct option that demonstrates personification or identify what is being personified in a sentence. 

✍️ Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Learners rewrite simple sentences by adding personification to make them more expressive and engaging. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – True or False 
1. T 
2. T 
3. F 
4. T 
5. F 
6. F 
7. T 
8. T 
9. T 
10. F 

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 

Personification: 
wind whisper, flower laugh, river sing, sun smile, clock shout, rain dance 

Not Personification: 
car fast, kite fly, market busy, phone ring, bird fly, pen fall, fire glow, door open, boy run, road long, child play, bus stop 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. whispered 
2. smiled 
3. danced 
4. clapped 
5. shouted 
6. winked 
7. sang 
8. laughed 
9. raced 
10. glowed 

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

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (Sample Answers) 
1. The wind roared angrily. 
2. The rain danced on the ground. 
3. The leaves waved happily in the park. 
4. The sun smiled brightly in the sky. 
5. The clock shouted loudly at night. 
6. The stars winked in the dark sky. 
7. The flowers laughed in the garden. 
8. The door groaned as it opened. 
9. The river sang softly near Pune. 
10. The thunder roared loudly. 

Make your child’s writing come alive with expressive language—explore personification through guided practice and creative exercises today! 

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