Editing & Revising
What is the best way to revise this sentence?
"When we arrived we saw trash scattered everywhere bottles, cans, and paper covered the grass."
A. When we arrived, we saw trash scattered everywhere bottles, cans, and paper covered the grass.
B. When we arrived we saw trash scattered everywhere. Bottles, cans, and paper covered the grass.
C. When we arrived, we saw trash scattered everywhere: bottles, cans, and paper covered the grass.
D. No change needed
B. When we arrived we saw trash scattered everywhere. Bottles, cans, and paper covered the grass.
On Monday morning, Maya woke up early for her first day of basketball tryouts. First, she packed her gym clothes into her backpack. Next, she ate a quick breakfast and brushed her teeth. After that, she walked to school with her best friend. Finally, when the last bell rang, she headed straight to the gym for practice.
Chronological Order
To __________ means to bring something to an end by summarizing the main ideas or giving a final thought.
A. Contribute
B. Select
C. Conclude
D. Effect
C. Conclude
Using _________ around the room will give you hints about what you need to know for the test.
A. Pictures
B. Anchor Charts
C. Google
D. The Dictionary
B. Anchor Charts
What change should be made to this sentence to improve word choice?
"The park looked bad and it made the neighborhood seem uncared for."
A. Change 'bad' to 'awful'
B. Change 'bad' to 'neglected'
C. Change 'seem' to 'look'
D. No change is needed
B. Change 'bad' to 'neglected'
To make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, you need bread, peanut butter, and jelly. First, lay two slices of bread on a plate. Then, spread peanut butter on one slice. Next, spread jelly on the other slice. Finally, press the two slices together and enjoy your sandwich.
Sequential Order
When you __________ to a group project, you add ideas, effort, or information.
A. Present
B. Address
C. Claim
D. Contribute
D. Contribute
When information is __________, it is shown or explained in an organized way.
A. Presented
B. Addressed
C. Concluded
D. Effective
A. Presented
This sentence is a fragment. What is the BEST way to revise it?
"Tired but proud of what we accomplished."
A. We were tired but proud of what we accomplished.
B. Tired, but proud of what we accomplished.
C. We tired but proud of what we accomplished.
D. No change needed.
A. We were tired but proud of what we accomplished.
The abandoned house at the end of Maple Street looked mysterious and old. Its paint was peeling, and the windows were covered in thick dust. The wooden porch creaked loudly with every step. Tall weeds surrounded the yard, and the mailbox leaned to one side. Even during the day, the house seemed dark and gloomy.
Descriptive/Description
To __________ a topic means talking about or dealing with it directly.
A. Present
B. Address
C. Select
D. Effect
B. Address
Text ________ is word-for-word, directly taken from the text or passage.
A. Effect
B. Address
C. Evidence
D. Claim
C. Evidence
What is the BEST way to revise this sentence?
"The community noticed our effort, they thanked us for helping."
A. The community noticed our effort. They thanked us for helping.
B. The community noticed our effort they thanks us for helping.
C. The community noticed our effort, and they thanked us for helping.
D. No change needed.
C. The community noticed our effort, and they thanked us for helping.
Last winter, many schools closed for several days because of heavy snow. As a result, students had to complete their assignments online. Because buses could not drive safely on icy roads, classes were canceled. Therefore, teachers posted lessons on the school website so students could continue learning from home.
Cause and Effect
A __________ is a statement or opinion that a writer believes is true and tries to prove.
A. Transition Word
B. Piece of Figurative Language
C. Conclude
D. Claim
D. Claim
Something that is __________ successfully does what it is supposed to do.
A. Affective
B. Effective
C. Concluding
D. Claim
B. Effective (Spelling matters!)
Which sentence contains correct capitalization and punctuation?
A. Last saturday our class volunteered at the city park.
B. Last Saturday our class volunteered at the city park.
C. Last Saturday, our class volunteered at the city park.
D. last Saturday, Our class volunteered at the city park.
C. Last Saturday, our class volunteered at the city park.
The school garden was not growing well. Many of the plants were turning brown, and vegetables were not ripening. The students realized the garden was not getting enough water. To fix this, they created a watering schedule and installed a small sprinkler system. Soon, the plants became green and healthy again.
Problem and Solution
A __________ helps connect ideas and makes writing flow smoothly.
A. Claim
B. Main Idea
C. Transition Word
D. Conclusion
C. Transition Word
A __________ is a specific part chosen from a text or document.
A. Claim
B. Transition Word
C. Conclusion
D. Selection
D. Selection