Grade 6 English · Language Usage
Virginia SOL 6.LU.1
Virginia SOL 6.LU.1 is part of the Language Usage strand in Grade 6 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use the conventions of Standard English grammar in speaking and writing. Below is what 6.LU.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.LU.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.LU.1 means
Use the conventions of Standard English grammar in speaking and writing.
Practice Grade 6 English SOL questions
Free Grade 6 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 6.LU.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. In paragraphs 1 and 2, the author uses the word “shadow” to create a sense of —
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Answer: B — mystery
2. In which word does -ness mean the same as it does in thoroughness?
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Answer: H — kindness
3. Why does the author include paragraph 8 in the story?
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Answer: D — To establish a connection between the characters
4. Based on paragraphs 11 and 12, Kenyi and Vanessa will most likely —
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Answer: J — help each other improve their art skills
Skills you’ll practice for 6.LU.1
- Construct simple, compound, and complex sentences to communicate ideas clearly.
- Use pronoun-antecedent agreement, including indefinite and reflexive pronouns.
- Use adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs to express manner, place, time, frequency, degree, and level of certainty.
- Use phrases and clauses within sentences and apply appropriate subject-verb agreement.
- Form and use often confusing verbs (e.g., lie/lay, sit/set, rise/raise) correctly in sentences.
Key concepts covered by 6.LU.1
- sentence construction
- simple sentences
- compound sentences
- complex sentences
- pronoun-antecedent agreement
- indefinite pronouns
- reflexive pronouns
- adverbs
- verb modification
- adjective modification
- adverb modification
- manner
- place
- time
- frequency
- degree
- certainty
- phrases
- clauses
- subject-verb agreement
- verb usage
- lie/lay
- sit/set
- rise/raise
How to study and practice SOL 6.LU.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.LU.1 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Grade 6 English standards in Language Usage
- 6.LU.2 — Use the conventions of Standard English mechanics in speaking and writing.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.LU.1
What is Virginia SOL 6.LU.1?
SOL 6.LU.1 is a Grade 6 English Standard of Learning in the Language Usage strand. It expects students to use the conventions of Standard English grammar in speaking and writing.
What skills does SOL 6.LU.1 cover?
SOL 6.LU.1 is assessed on 5 skills: construct simple, compound, and complex sentences to communicate ideas clearly; use pronoun-antecedent agreement, including indefinite and reflexive pronouns; use adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs to express manner, place, time, frequency, degree, and level of certainty; use phrases and clauses within sentences and apply appropriate subject-verb agreement; form and use often confusing verbs (e.g., lie/lay, sit/set, rise/raise) correctly in sentences.
What strand of Grade 6 English is SOL 6.LU.1 in?
SOL 6.LU.1 belongs to the Language Usage reporting strand of the Grade 6 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.LU.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.LU.1 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.