

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.
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.
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!
Personification gives human qualities to non-human things, making stories more relatable and interesting.
Yes, with simple exercises where students personify objects like “the wind whispered” or “the tree danced.”
It allows children to add emotion and life to their writing, improving their descriptive skills.