Hiking for Errors Answer Key

Students correct a short passage containing five misused instances of “little,” “a little,” and “the little.” The task requires close reading and grammatical reasoning to ensure logical and emotional consistency. By rewriting the corrected version, learners strengthen editing and comprehension skills. The passage provides narrative engagement while reinforcing precision and tone in grammar.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Grammar Editing and Proofreading

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Tone Recognition

English Language Arts – Vocabulary and Usage Accuracy

English Language Arts – Writing for Clarity and Coherence

This worksheet is part of our Little vs. A Little vs. The Little collection.