Grammar Worksheet · Grades 6–8
Farther vs Further Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 6-8 on farther vs further. Students learn to use ‘farther’ for physical distance and ‘further’ for degree or extent, fill in eight sentences, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 6–8
Skill Focus
Farther vs Further, usage
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Use ‘farther’ for physical distance you can measure and ‘further’ for a figurative amount, degree, or extent. This worksheet teaches the difference with a memory trick: farther contains the word far.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box states the rule with examples. Section A has eight fill-in-the-blank sentences. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Commonly Confused Words and Among vs Between worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the farther/further rule.
Fill in ‘farther’ or ‘further’ in the eight sentences in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Commonly Confused Words Worksheet for more practice.
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Farther vs Further Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 6-8 on farther vs further. Students learn to use ‘farther’ for physical distance and ‘further’ for degree or extent, fill in eight sentences, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Farther vs Further is one worksheet in a series covering the word pairs students mix up most, from a and an in grade 2 to lay and lie in grade 9. Same format on every sheet: the rule, eight fill-in sentences, four short-answer questions, and a complete answer key. The whole set is also available as one printable pack.
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