Category 1
#1 To add more description, select the best phrase to replace the underlined phrase shining bright.
D. sparkling like a diamond in the sunlight
C. designed for these purposes
#4 What is a more concise phrase to replace the following: all of a sudden he began to see
D. immediately realized
#11 Correct two errors: After finishing dinner, the table was cleared by Kim, and Mark washed the dishes.
D. The table was cleared by Kim, and Mark washed the dishes after finishing dinner.
#6 Choose the best paragraph that would best introduce the narrative by providing a clear description of the setting.
C.
#12 Edit the one grammar mistake: My favorite collection of poems are Heart to Heart: New Poems Inspired by Twentieth Century American Art.
D. My favorite collection of poems is Heart to Heart: New Poems Inspired by Twentieth Century American Art.
#13 Correct the grammar error: Every farmer should plant a variety of vegetables in their garden.
D. All farmers should plant a variety of vegetables in their gardens.
#10 Revise the students paragraph about choosing an end-of-the year field trip. Choose the sentence that would improve the conclusion for the paragraph.
D
#3 What are two more concise words to replace the underlined phrase?
A, F
#7 Choose the two best sentences that could be added to the text to help the reader visualize the main character.
B, E
#8 Choose the two sentences from the draft that provide the best evidence to support the main idea of the paper.
D, E
#14 Select the two sentences that correct both grammar usage mistakes in the sentence.
A, C
#5 Click the two places in the students writing that are wordy and need to be more concise.
and went marching
brand new, never worn
#9 Click on the two sentences that are distracting or do not maintain the focus of the paragraph.
The new, cool trend is to eat locally grown food.
Students find themselves eating too much junk food.