Editing Tasks
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Many people around the world visit zoos to see koalas. They can live 13 to 18 years in the wild, but the __________ [ A. old B. most old C. oldest D. older] zoo koala on record lived to be 23 years old.
C-Oldest
The family was going on a trip. Mother said, "We will leave soon." We had to hurry. It was a hectic morning. We had many things to do. The word hectic means: a. quiet b. busy c. rainy
b. busy
I can't wait until this weekend! We're going to my grandparents' house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted...but we still don't want to leave. What is the main idea of this passage?
a. Weekends are times to travel
b. The writer enjoys spending time with family
c. The writer's grandparents live far away
d. The writer is sad to leave her cousins
b. The writer enjoys spending time with family
When an author uses lots of words like first, then, next, finally, what structure are they using?
What is the theme of a story?
What is the lesson or moral of the story.
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Koalas are herbivores, which means they eat plants. They live in trees and love to climb. Koalas are __________ [ A.knowen B.known C.none D.knowne] to sleep up to 20 __________ [ A.owers B.howers C.hours D.ours] a day.
B-Known C-hours
After the detective spent all day studying the facts, he uncovered an important clue! Which sentence uses uncover in the same way as the above passage? a. She uncovered the casserole for the last five minutes. b. Her friends were afraid she would uncover the secret of her surprise birthday party!
b. Her friends were afraid she would uncover the secret of her surprise birthday party!
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it's ready to eat! The main idea of this passage is
a. Pizza is made from flour
b. How to make homemade pizza
c. Pizza is easy to make
d. Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious
b. How to make homemade pizza
What is the text structure below? A paperback and a kindle are both ways to read a book. Paperbacks take up a lot of space on your book shelf, but one kindle can hold thousands of books in just the space of a tablet.
Money Mark was born rich. He never had to work a day in his life and he got everything handed to him on a silver platter. When he was six, Money Mark wanted to go to a basketball game. His father paid the starting five of the Bulls and Celtics to play a private game of Nerf-ball in Money Mark's bedroom. When Money Mark turned thirteen, he wanted to start a band. His father hired the Rolling Stones to play with him every Saturday at the family's private concert hall, though his family was never there. By the time he was twenty-one, Money Mark was bored with life. He was surrounded by a bunch of possessions that he didn't appreciate and Money Mark could find nothing new or exciting in his life. Despite his vast wealth, Money Mark was never satisfied.
What is Money can't buy you happiness.
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Do you enjoy using your imagination? Do you love building things______ (A- . B- ! C- ?) Then you have to go to Legoland immediately____ ( A- . B- ! C- ?) Legoland is located in Winter Haven, Florida _____ (A- . B- ! C- ?) There are lego-themed rides and shows. Can you build that picture in your mind____ (A- ! B- ? C- .)
C-? B-! A-. B- ?
There was snow on the ground. A _____ wolf came out of the woods. He was thin and very weak. He hunted for food. He could not find any. The context shows the word that best fits in the blank space is: a. large b. gray c. hungry
c. hungry
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 year old. Paco is very lovable with a brown face and short black fur. He is on of my best friends. He plays with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him. The main idea of this passage is
a. The dog's name is Paco
b. Everyone should have a dog
c. The writer's dog is an important part of his life
d. The dog is cute and sweet
c. The writer's dog is an important part of his life
What is the text structure below? When I unrolled the carpet on my living room floor, I accidentally bumped into the table. The table fell with a crash and the green potted plant on top of it tumbled onto the hardwood floor. What a mess!
What is cause and effect?
There is a story about a selfish emperor who hired some tailors to make him some special clothes that would be invisible to stupid people. The tailors cheated him by making him fake clothes and stole his wealth. What is a theme for this story?
What is We should treat all people with respect and not act like we are better than others.
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Koalas are animals that live in Australia. They __________ [ A look B will look C looks D looked] a little bit like small bears, __________ [ A or B nor C because D but] they are not bears. They are brown or gray, with round, fluffy ears, and they have no tails. You have probably seen pictures of koalas. They are very popular because they are so cute.
A-look D-but
There are many people in the city who sell things. Some merchants sell food. Some sell clothes. I like the merchants who sell toys best. the word merchant means: a. people who sell things b. people who buy things c. people who throw things
a. people who sell things
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe! What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Eric plays baseball.
B. Eric scores a homerun.
C. How to play baseball.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
What kind of writing is shown below? (Hint: look at the punctuation!) "When will we eat dinner?" I asked mom. Mom said, "Soon."
What is dialogue?
Jason's mom worked hard for what they had. His father passed away years ago, and their tiny apartment on the third floor seemed to get smaller every day. Every day that he went to school, he was jealous of the fancy clothes other kids had. That night he talked to his mom and understood their situation. He then watched the news and saw how others had less than him. What is a possible theme for this story?
What is Be thankful for what you have.
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Climbing a rock wall is challenging and enjoyable activity. Kids ________ (A. gain B.gane C.gaine D.gaen) physical strength and metal confidence. But safety is very important. ________ (A.Plaice B. Place C. Plase D.Plays) a mat at the bottom of the climbing wall. Remember to ________ (A.where B.ware C.were D.wear) a helmet and climbing shoes. One ________(A.piece B.peice C.peace D.peas) of equipment you don't want to overlook is a harness and rope. It is always wise to take a _______ (A.freind B.frend C.fiend D.friend) with you,too.
A-gain B-place D-wear A-piece D-friend
Sometimes people hurt animals. I think people should be tender and kind to animals. Most animals are nice. They do not hurt anyone. which word is a synonym for tender? a. mean b. loving c. angry
b. loving
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The Wright Brothers worked hard.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
C. Inventors build kites and bicycles.
D. The first flight was in 1903.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people
What is the text structure below? Sometimes, hawks and owls are badly injured by cars. These birds face a huge problem, because they can no longer hunt for food. One way to fix this is to keep the birds at special rehabilitation centers. People can visit the centers to learn more about hawks and owls.
What is problem and solution?
Mr. Pig and Mr. Dog were hanging out at the food court of the animal shopping mall. Mr. Pig was eating a huge feast of pizza and drinking a large jug of fruit punch and Mr. Dog was watching him eat. "Hey, Mr. Pig. If you give me a slice of your pizza, I'll let you have the next bone I find." Mr. Pig declined, even though it hurt his stomach to eat the last three slices of pizza. "I'm sorry, Mr. Dog," Mr. Pig said, "but I paid for this pizza and it's all mine." Mr. Dog sighed and waited for Mr. Pig to finish, and then they left the animal mall together. On the way out, a hunter spotted them and gave chase. Mr. Pig normally could have escaped the hunter but since he was weighed down by such a large meal, Mr. Pig collapsed and the hunter killed him. Mr. Dog easily escaped. Later that night while returning to the scene, Mr. Dog caught the scent of something delicious and began digging around a trash can. He found a large ham bone with lots of meat and marrow still stuck to the bone. Mr. Dog happily ate. What is the theme?
What is better to share than to be greedy.