Revising and Editing
After sleeping for several hours, Jeni woked up and got ready for the party.
What change, if any, needs to be made to this sentence?
A. Delete up
B. Change woked to woke
C. Change woked to wakes
D. No change needs to be made.
B. Change woked to woke
Which clue can indicate that an online source is not credible?
A. links to websites that have been taken down
B. incomplete or missing copyright information
C. multiple authors contributing to the site
D. use of bright colors and fancy fonts
B. incomplete or missing copyright information
Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil. Let's discuss the problem.
Based on the sentences, what is the meaning of the world uncivil?
A.) kind
B.) disorderly
C.) passive
D.) ungrateful
B.) disorderly
I stayed in a Best Western hotel the night before the Old Timers game, which reminded me of my playing days and the road trips we took. I couldn’t sleep. I wondered how many people would be in the ballpark. I wondered if I could even make contact with the pitch. At 5:30AM, I got out of bed to try some stretching. The red light on my phone was blinking. I called the front desk. It rang at least 20 times.
From For One More Day, by Mitch Albom
Which answer choice below best describes the events of this passage?
A.) A young ball player is getting ready for a game with his new team, the Old Timers.
B.) A retired ball player is nervous about how he will perform and whether anyone will even care.
C.) A professional athlete fears he may have missed an important phone call.
D.) A sports agent is trying to get into a celebrity “old timer” ball tournament and he is anxiously awaiting a phone call to invite him.
B.) A retired ball player is nervous about how he will perform and whether anyone will even care.
Joe adopted to the weather quite easily when he vacationed in Washington State.
What change should be made to this sentence?
A. Change weather to whether
B. Change adopted to adapted
C. Change vacationed to vacations
D. Change easily to easy
B. Change adopted to adapted
Joe adapted to the weather quite easily when he vacationed in Washington State.
Students are trying to prove the claim that daily exercise helps people sleep better.
Which research question would help them prove the claim?
A. How is sleep affected by activity?
B. How does exercise increase energy?
C. How does exercise help build muscle?
D. How many hours of sleep is best for students?
A. How is sleep affected by activity?
The mood in the church became very solemn when the bride began to walk down the aisle.
Based on the sentences, what is the meaning of the world solemn?
A.) rambunctious
B.) adoring
C.) serious
D.) childish
Connie opened the door and let me in. Morrie was in his wheelchair by the kitchen table, wearing a loose cotton shirt and even looser black sweatpants. They were loose because his legs had atrophied beyond normal clothing size—you could get two hands around his thighs and have your fingers touch. Had he been able to stand, he’d have been no more than five feet tall, and he’d probably have fit into a sixth grader’s jeans.
From Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom
Which answer choice below best describes the events of this passage?
A.) The protagonist is visiting a young disabled girl around the age of 12.
B.) Morrie is dieting and no longer fits into his clothes.
C.) Morrie is a senior citizen who is being visited by the antagonist.
D.) The person telling the story is visiting an old man who has shrunk from his usual size.
D.) The person telling the story is visiting an old man who has shrunk from his usual size.
“Please lie the book on the table before you leave,” said the librarian.
What change should be made to this sentence?
A. Change lie to lay
B. Change lie to lie down
C. Change lie to lain
D. No change needs to be made.
A. Change lie to lay
“Please lay the book on the table before you leave,” said the librarian.
A student is writing an essay about going on a school field trip. Read the sentences from the essay.
When going on a field trip, there is one tip you need to remember above all else: wear comfortable shoes. ( Apparently / On the contrary / All too often ), students wear shoes that look good but are not appropriate for walking all day. As a result, students’ feet become sore and tired. (Besides / In fact / Even so ), students still have fun and look forward to the next field trip.
Which underlined transitional word is the best to use in these sentences?
A.) Apparently, Besides
B.) All too often, Even so
C.) On the contrary, in fact
D.) Apparently, Even so
B.) All too often, Even so
She gives me this look of disdain ever since I attached her doll to a firecracker.
Based on the sentences, what is the meaning of the world disdain?
A.) aggressive
B.) scorned
C.) loving
D.) impartial
B.) scorned
He learned to whistle through his teeth. He learned to sleep on rocky earth. He learned that scabies are itchy little mites that burrow into your skin, especially if you’ve worn the same filthy clothes for a week. He learned that a man’s bones really do look white when they burst through the skin.
From The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Based off of the above caption, which inference could best be supported with text evidence?
A.) The character is a worn-down traveler who does not have basic necessities for personal hygiene.
B.) The character being described is likely a medical student who is studying different injuries and ailments.
C.) The person in the caption is likely a soldier in combat.
D.) The person being described above is likely living on the streets and unemployed.
C.) The person in the caption is likely a soldier in combat.
“I know you’re going to get a good grade on this test,” Mr. Bennet said to Bella with a smile.
What change, if any, needs to be made to this sentence?
A. Change you’re to your
B. Change you’re to you
C. Change you’re to your’e
D. No change needs to be made.
D. No change needs to be made.
“I know you’re going to get a good grade on this test,” Mr. Bennet said to Bella with a smile.
A student took notes about computer viruses from two sources. Read the sources.
Source A
Computer viruses pose a great risk to people of all ages. People rely on the Internet to find much of the information they need, so it is common to be fooled by a bad link or email attachment. Some viruses are easy to spot and fix, but others can damage a computer so badly that it needs to be replaced entirely.
Source B
One of the best ways to protect against computer viruses is to use an antivirus program. These programs run whenever the computer is on. They often catch viruses the user did not even know were there. They will even give warning messages about dangerous websites and scan documents before they are downloaded.
Which sentence from the student’s notes correctly paraphrases, or restates, information from both sources?
A. People sometimes have to buy brand new computers because of a bad virus downloaded from the Internet.
B. Antivirus programs are important tools that warn the user when a computer virus is present.
C. Users of all ages can reduce the risk from computer viruses by using antivirus programs.
D. It is easy for someone to infect a computer with a virus when using email or the Internet.
C. Users of all ages can reduce the risk from computer viruses by using antivirus programs.
Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.
Based on the sentences, what is the meaning of the world feigning?
A.) pretending
B.) hiding
C.) crying
D.) yelling
A.) pretending
The next morning, the 18th of November, I had quite recovered and I went up on the platform. I was admiring the magnificent aspect of the ocean when a number of the sailors of the Nautilus, all strong and healthy men, came up on the platform to draw up the nets that had been set out the night before. They used that odd language among themselves, the origin of which I could not guess. The nets were hauled in, and I reckoned that the haul was more than 900 pounds of fish.
From 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, by Jules Verne
Which of the following best summarizes the above passage?
A.) This passage involves a man aboard a sea vessel. He is likely the captain of the ship.
B.) The passage centers on a young sailor who is too ill to join in his companions in bringing in the day’s catch.
C.) This is a passage about a man who likely works at a fish market. He is observing a fishing boat arrive from sea.
D.) This passage describes a stranger on a boat who is not familiar with the crew or their customs.
D.) This passage describes a stranger on a boat who is not familiar with the crew or their customs.
Confessed that she had eaten the leftover pizza, from Sammi the note.
Which is the BEST way to revise this sentence?
A. Sammi the note, confessed she had eaten the leftover pizza.
B. The note from Sammi confessed that she had eaten the leftover pizza.
C. Confessing that she ate the leftover pizza, the note was from Sammi.
C. The note that she had eaten, confessed the leftover pizza.
B. The note from Sammi confessed that she had eaten the leftover pizza.
A student has written a draft paragraph from her research on automobiles, but the paragraph is overly broad. Read the paragraph.
Henry Ford is understandably one of the most important figures in transportation history. His Model T car was the beginning of an entire lifestyle focused on driving. Cars can now be found all over the world. Every one of them, from compact cars to giant SUVs, are thanks to Ford. The Model T originally sold for only $850. The first production plant was in Detroit, Michigan, and the first car rolled off the assembly line in 1908. The assembly line was another of Ford’s major contributions. To reduce the cost of making the cars, he created a system where people were responsible for building one part of the car. That part then moved along a conveyor belt where the next person would add his part. This system of specialized assembly continues today in plants across many different industries.
The student wants to narrow the topic of the paragraph.
Which research question would help narrow the topic appropriately?
A. What does an assembly line look like?
B. How many original Model T cars exist today?
C. How did Ford contribute to the car industry?
D. Why did Ford build his production plant in Detroit?
C. How did Ford contribute to the car industry?
Janine was gratified when the teacher used Janine's project as an example for other classes.
Based on the sentences, what is the meaning of the world gratified?
A.) frustrated
B.) out-going
C.) satisfied
D.) hypocritical
C.) satisfied
I catch up with them as Marlena slides down from Rosie’s head. “You were brilliant! Brilliant!” says August, kissing her on the cheek. “Did you see that, Jacob? Did you see how brilliant they were?”
“Sure did.”
“Do me a favor and take Rosie around, would you? I’ve got to go back inside.” He hands me the silver-tipped cane. He looks at Marlena, sighs deeply, and claps a hand to his breast. “Simply brilliant. Brilliant! Don’t forget,” he says, turning and walking a few strides backward, “you’re on with the horses right after Lottie.” August heads back to the big top.
From Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Select the option that best describes the above excerpt.
A.) The characters in this passage are likely students and a teacher who are involved in discussion behind stage after a successful school play.
B.) This passage involves several colleagues, Marlena, August, Jacob and Rosie. They are some sort of business associates who are about to take the elevator to one of the top floors of a tall building. They are celebrating a successful business deal.
C.) This passage is about circus performers.
D.) This passage is about a young child who appears to be carried on her father’s shoulders on a farm.
C.) This passage is about circus performers.