Revising and Editing
Which sentence is written correctly?
A) She go to the store yesterday.
B) She goes to the store yesterday.
C) She going to the store yesterday.
D) She gone to the store yesterday.
B
(subject-verb agreement; correct use of simple present tense)
Which is the author's PRIMARY purpose in writing a recipe?
A) To entertain readers with a funny story
B) To give step-by-step instructions for making food
C) To persuade readers to buy ingredients
D) To describe what cooking feels like
B
(instructional/procedural purpose)
Which statement is a KEY IDEA from a text about butterflies, rather than a supporting detail?
A) Butterflies have four wings.
B) Butterflies go through metamorphosis to change from caterpillars.
C) Some butterflies are orange and black.
D) Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
B
(main concept; the others are supporting details)
A story says: "The sky turned dark gray. Thunder rumbled loudly. The wind began to blow hard." What can you PREDICT will happen next?
A) The sun will come out.
B) It will start to rain.
C) A rainbow will appear.
D) It will get hotter.
B
(using text clues to predict a logical outcome)
Which word is a synonym for "brave"?
A) Scared
B) Courageous
C) Angry
D) Quiet
B
Which revision fixes this run-on sentence? "The dog ran through the park and jumped over the fence and chased the squirrel."
A) The dog ran through the park. Jumped over the fence. Chased the squirrel.
B) The dog ran through the park, jumped over the fence, and chased the squirrel.
C) The dog ran through the park and it jumped over the fence and it chased the squirrel.
D) The dog ran through the park, and jumped over the fence and chased the squirrel.
B
(proper sentence combining with parallel structure)
An author writes an article about why students should exercise daily. What is the author's PRIMARY purpose?
A) To entertain
B) To inform
C) To persuade
D) To describe
C
(persuade readers to exercise)
Read this passage: "Sarah was nervous about her first day at a new school. She didn't know anyone and worried about finding her classroom. By lunchtime, she had made two new friends who invited her to sit with them." What is the KEY IDEA?
A) Sarah was nervous about the first day.
B) Sarah didn't know anyone at first.
C) Sarah overcame her nervousness and made friends.
D) Sarah found her classroom.
C
(the main point of the passage)
"Jamal looked at his test paper. His stomach felt tight. He had only studied for 10 minutes the night before." What can you INFER about Jamal's feelings?
A) He is happy about the test.
B) He is excited to see his score.
C) He is worried or anxious
D) He feels confident.
C
(using clues to understand his emotions)
In a story, the author writes: "The old mansion loomed before them like a sleeping giant." This is an example of which literary device?
A) Personification
B) Simile
C) Metaphor
D) Hyperbole
B
(comparison using "like")
Which revision improves word choice in this sentence? "The book was really, really good and had a lot of interesting things that happened in it."
A) The book was very good and had many interesting things that happened in it.
B) The book was excellent and filled with compelling events.
C) The book was really good and had some things that happened.
D) The book was good and had good things in it.
B
(eliminates repetition, uses stronger vocabulary, improves clarity)
Read this passage: "The sunset painted the sky in brilliant shades of orange, pink, and purple. The clouds looked like fluffy cotton candy floating across the horizon." Why did the author include this in the passage?
A) To persuade the reader to watch sunsets
B) To inform the reader about weather patterns
C) To describe and create a vivid image for the reader
D) To entertain with a funny story
C
(descriptive purpose using imagery)
A text discusses how rain forests are home to thousands of plant and animal species, produce oxygen for the planet, and provide medicines used by doctors. Which is the CENTRAL IDEA?
A) Rain forests are very wet.
B) Rain forests are essential to life on Earth.
C) Rain forests have animals in them.
D) Some medicines come from rain forests.
B
(encompasses all the supporting details given)
A passage states: "Emma saved every dollar from her allowance for three months. She researched different backpacks online. She made a list comparing prices and features." What can you INFER?
A) Emma is lazy and doesn't want to shop.
B) Emma is planning to buy a specific backpack and wanted to make a smart choice.
C) Emma doesn't like spending money.
D) Emma is saving money for college.
B
(using evidence to understand her goal and motivation)
Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
A) "Watch out!" shouted the coach.
B) "Watch out!" Shouted the coach.
C) "watch out" shouted the coach.
D) "Watch out" shouted the coach!
A
(correct capitalization and punctuation)
Which sentence is a sentence fragment?
A) The students studied hard for the test.
B) Because they wanted to pass the exam.
C) The teacher gave them extra practice problems.
D) They reviewed their notes every evening.
B
(dependent clause without an independent clause)
An author writes a newspaper article about a new community garden project that needs volunteers. Why would the author write his article?
A) To entertain readers with gardening facts
B) To inform readers about the project AND persuade them to volunteer
C) To describe what plants look like
D) To explain why gardens are pretty
B
(dual purpose: inform and persuade)
An informational text explains that exercise improves physical health, increases mental well-being, helps you sleep better, and gives you more energy. The text provides scientific evidence for each benefit. What text evidence would BEST support the central idea?
A) A list of different types of exercise
B) Statistics showing how many people exercise
C) Research studies proving exercise improves health and mood
D) A description of a gym
C
(directly supports the main idea with evidence)
In a story, a character notices his best friend has been quiet lately, avoiding him at lunch, and not responding to messages. Based on these clues, what might the reader PREDICT could happen?
A) They will go to the movies together.
B) The friendship might be in trouble or they may have a conflict to resolve.
C) They will become even better friends.
D) His friend will invite him to a party.
B
(logical prediction based on behavioral clues)
A text is organized in "chronological order." This means the events are arranged by:
A) Importance
B) The order they happened in time
C) Location
D) Difficulty
B
Which revision best combines these sentences while maintaining clarity and adding detail? "Maya wrote a story. The story was about a dragon. The dragon was magical. The dragon lived in the mountains."
A) Maya wrote a story about a magical dragon who lived in the mountains.
B) Maya wrote a story about a dragon and the dragon was magical and it lived in the mountains.
C) Maya wrote a story. It was about a magical dragon. The dragon lived in the mountains.
D) Maya wrote a story about a dragon that was magical and a dragon that lived in the mountains.
A
(combines sentences efficiently with clear structure and smooth flow)
A scientist writes a detailed report about how climate change affects polar bears, including statistics and research findings. The author then concludes by asking readers to support environmental protection laws. What is the overall purpose of this text?
A) To entertain with polar bear stories
B) To inform readers with facts and persuade them to take action
C) To describe polar bears in detail
D) To explain why polar bears are endangered
B (informs with evidence, then persuades to action)
A complex text discusses how ancient civilizations built aqueducts to transport water, used irrigation for farming, and created systems to prevent flooding. The author also explains how these engineering solutions shaped where cities developed. Which statement BEST identifies the key idea the author is developing?
A) Ancient people were very smart.
B) Water management systems were critical to the development and success of ancient civilizations.
C) Aqueducts are impressive structures.
D) Farming was important in ancient times.
B (synthesizes all details into a comprehensive central idea)
A text describes how a young immigrant student arrived at a new school speaking a different language, felt isolated, and sat alone for weeks. Later, the text shows the student joining a club, making friends, and helping other new students. What can you INFER about the author's message, and what might you PREDICT about the student's future?
A) The author believes school is difficult, and the student will drop out.
B) The author shows that with time and effort, students can overcome challenges and build community; the student will likely continue to thrive and help others.
C) The author thinks immigrants don't belong in schools.
D) The student will become famous.
B
(synthesizes evidence about growth and makes logical prediction about future success)
Read this complex sentence: "Although the weather was terrible, the team practiced diligently because they wanted to win the championship." Which part is the INDEPENDENT clause?
A) Although the weather was terrible
B) the team practiced diligently because they wanted to win the championship
C) because they wanted to win the championship
D) Although the weather was terrible, the team practiced diligently
B (can stand alone as a complete thought)