Few and Less Swap

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 to strengthen grammar accuracy through an engaging editing task. Learners read a short narrative in which “few” and “less” are intentionally misused, then proofread, correct the errors, and rewrite the passage to reflect proper meaning, tone, and logical quantity usage.

Skills Reinforced

• Grammar Editing (Grades 4-6) – Correctly distinguish between “few” and “less” in written text.
• Quantifier Understanding – Apply rules for countable and uncountable nouns accurately.
• Reading Comprehension – Use context clues to determine appropriate quantity expressions.
• Writing Mechanics – Rewrite sentences clearly while maintaining meaning and coherence.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Developed to align with upper elementary ELA grammar standards.
• Narrative-Based Practice – Engaging story format encourages close reading and focus.
• Proofreading Emphasis – Builds careful editing habits and attention to detail.
• Flexible Use Options – Works well for independent practice, small groups, homework, or review.
• Low-Prep Design – Easy to assign and assess with minimal preparation.

This printable grammar worksheet helps students deepen their understanding of quantity expressions through real editing practice. By correcting and rewriting a meaningful passage, learners improve grammatical reasoning, vocabulary precision, sentence accuracy, and tone awareness. It’s an effective, no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings that supports confident proofreading and clear written communication.

This worksheet is part of our Few vs. Less collection.