Combining Sentences
Inserting/Deleting Sentences
Revising
Editing
Improve the Sentence
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What is the best way to combine sentences 9 and 10? (8)You may seal the paper with melted wax to add to the mystery. (9)Your friend is ready for the message. (10) Hand him the paper. A. Your friend is ready for the message, so you hand him the paper. B. Your friend is ready for the messaged because you hand him the paper. C. Your friend is ready for the message. And you hand him the paper.
What is A. Your friend is ready for the message, so you hand him the paper.
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The meaning of sentence 6 can be improved by adding which of the following to the end of the sentence? (6) This organization relies on helpers and volunteers. A. They need a lot of money B. Because they do not have enough workers. C. To support their activities.
What is C. To support their activities.
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What is the best way to revise sentence 11? (11) Two Science Fairs each year! A. Have two Science Fairs each year! B. We could two Science Fairs each year! C. I wish we could have two Science Fairs each year! D. I wish we could have!
What is C. I wish we could have two Science Fairs each year!
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What change should be made in sentence 2? (2) I was actually at Disney World for the first time, but we forget our camera. A. Change was to were B. Change was to will be C. Change forget to forgot D. Make no change
What is C. Change forget to forgot
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The Pinata Party (1) Pinatas are constructed with papier-mache. (2) To begin, blow up a large balloon and tie the end tightly. (3) Next blend together two cups of flour and three cups of water to create a gooey paste. (4) Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips. (5) Dip the newspaper strips in the mixture. (6) Carefully place the soaked strips on the balloon, covering it with two layers. (7) Leave a two-inch hole at one end. (8) Drop candy inside the hole and glue strips over it to hold the treats. (9) Decorate the outside of the creation. (10) Carefully punch two holes in one end of the piñata, and string a strong cord through them. (11) Hang the piñata from something tall and get a stick. (12) The fun begins! What is the best way to combine sentences 4 and 5? A. Cut long strips and dip in the mixture. B. Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips and dip them in the mixture. C. Cut newspaper in long strips and use the mixture to dip them. D. Cut sheets of newspaper in strips and mix them and dip them.
What is B. Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips and dip them in the mixture.
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What is the correct way to write sentences 4 and 5? (3)Next blend together two cups of flour and three cups of water to create a gooey paste.(4) Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips. (5) Dip the newspaper strips in the mixture. A. Cut long strips and dip in the mixture. B. Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips and dip them in the mixture. C. Cut sheets of newspaper in strips and mix them and dip them.
What is B. Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips and dip them in the mixture.
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Read the paragraph: (5) Dr. Goodall was born in London, England. (6) She was born on April 3, 1934. (7) When Jane was young, she read may books on wild animals. (8) Later on, she wrote about them as if they were her friends. (9) Sometimes she imagined that she was living with them. (10) She dreamed of going to Africa. (11) She wanted to see wild animals in nature. Which of these conclusions should be added to the end of this paragraph? A) She had an amazing collection of animal pictures. B) This area was known for having wild animals. C) She hoped one day to become a scientist so she could study animals in their habitats. D) This study of chimps made her famous.
What is C) She hoped one day to become a scientist so she could study animals in their habitats.
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Malcom wants to add a more accurate word than living in sentence 3. Which of the following could best replace this word? (3) Bookmobiles have been been living in the United States for more than 100 years. A) showing B) coming C) offering D) operating
What is D. Operating
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How should sentence 8 be changed? (8) You wonder where you are and how you will find you're way back. A. Change way to weigh B. Change you're to your C. Change where to were D. Make no change
What is B. Change you're to your
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The Pinata Party (1) Pinatas are constructed with papier-mache. (2) To begin, blow up a large balloon and tie the end tightly. (3) Next blend together two cups of flour and three cups of water to create a gooey paste. (4) Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips. (5) Dip the newspaper strips in the mixture. (6) Carefully place the soaked strips on the balloon, covering it with two layers. (7) Leave a two-inch hole at one end. (8) Drop candy inside the hole and glue strips over it to hold the treats. (9) Decorate the outside of the creation. (10) Carefully punch two holes in one end of the piñata, and string a strong cord through them. (11) Hang the piñata from something tall and get a stick. (12) The fun begins! Where is the best place to insert this sentence? Let the piñata covering dry. A. After sentence 5 B. Between sentences 10 and 11 C. After sentence 8 D. Between sentences 7 and 8
What is J. Between sentence 7 and 8
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What is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3? (1)When your mother gets a certain look in her eyes and tells you to clean your room, you know she means business. (2) She says your room is a disaster. (3) Something has to change. A. Something has to change, although she says your room is a disaster. B. A disaster is your room so she says something has to change. C. She says your room is a disaster, and something has to change.
What is C. She says your room is a disaster, and something has to change.
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Read this paragraph: (12) In 1957, two friends invited Jane to visit Africa. (13) Finally, her dream of seeing htese animals was coming true. (14) A few months after she arrived in Africa, she met a famous scientist. (15) His name was Dr. Louis Leakey. (16) Dr. Leakey needed someone smart to help him examine chimps in the wild. (17) After meeting Jane Goodall, he knew that he had found the finest person for the job. (18) In 1960, Jane began to study chimps. (19) Dr. Goodall continued studying them for the next 35 years. The writer would like to add the following sentence to the paragraph. Where should this sentence be added? At first it was difficult for her to be alone with the chimps, but she soon learned to enjoy watching them in the wild.
What is Since this sentence tells about studying the chimps, it should go after sentence 18.
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What is the best way to improve sentence 7? (7)Other people have jobs, and they are paid to work for the Red Cross as their jobs. A. Other Red Cross workers work full time. B. Other people want more pay to work for the American Red Cross. C. The Red Cross also has paid workers. D. No revision is needed.
What is C. The Red Cross also has paid workers.
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How should sentence 1 be changed? (1)My teacher surprised our class yesterday when she announced, "let's play baseball!" A. Remove comma after announced B. Change let's to Let's C. Remove the quotation marks
What is B. change let's to Let's
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The Pinata Party (1) Pinatas are constructed with papier-mache. (2) To begin, blow up a large balloon and tie the end tightly. (3) Next blend together two cups of flour and three cups of water to create a gooey paste. (4) Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips. (5) Dip the newspaper strips in the mixture. (6) Carefully place the soaked strips on the balloon, covering it with two layers. (7) Leave a two-inch hole at one end. (8) Drop candy inside the hole and glue strips over it to hold the treats. (9) Decorate the outside of the creation. (10) Carefully punch two holes in one end of the piñata, and string a strong cord through them. (11) Hang the piñata from something tall and get a stick. (12) The fun begins! Which sentence includes an important supporting detail for constructing a piñata? A. Sentence 3 B. Sentence 8 C. Sentence 11 D. Sentence 12
What is A. sentence 3
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What is the correct way to write sentences 22 and 23? (21)Workers in this job train animals to help people. (22)Some people are sad or withdrawn (23) Animals can help them feel better. A. Because people are sad or withdrawn, animals can help them feel better. B. After people are sad or withdrawn, animals can help them feel better. C. When people are sad or withdrawn, animals can help them feel better.
What is C. When people are sad or withdrawn, animals can help them feel better.
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What is the best way to improve this introductory sentence? (1) Have you ever backed out and waited impatiently to do something? A. Have you ever waited impatiently to do something so you could back out? B. Waiting impatiently to do something haven't you backed out? C. Have you ever waited impatiently to do something and then wanted to back out?
What is C. Have you ever waited impatiently to do something and then wanted to back out?
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What change should be made in sentence 8? (8) Neither jogging or stretching can loosen the muscles to get your body ready to play. A. Change Neither to Whether B. Change Or to Nor C. Change Neither to Either
What is C. Neither to Either
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The Pinata Party (1) Pinatas are constructed with papier-mache. (2) To begin, blow up a large balloon and tie the end tightly. (3) Next blend together two cups of flour and three cups of water to create a gooey paste. (4) Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips. (5) Dip the newspaper strips in the mixture. (6) Carefully place the soaked strips on the balloon, covering it with two layers. (7) Leave a two-inch hole at one end. (8) Drop candy inside the hole and glue strips over it to hold the treats. (9) Decorate the outside of the creation. (10) Carefully punch two holes in one end of the piñata, and string a strong cord through them. (11) Hang the piñata from something tall and get a stick. (12) The fun begins! What is the best sentence to use to clearly state the central idea of the paragraph? A. I am planning a wonderful celebration for my birthday party. B. Pinatas are easy to make if you know the steps. C. Did you know the first pinatas were clay pots filled with candy? D. what is your favorite game to play at a birthday party?
What is B. Pinatas are easy to make if you know the steps.
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What is the best way to combine sentences 19 and 20? (18)It has 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 7 staircases, and 3 elevators. (19) This spacious home allows room for five full-time chefs to prepare meals. (20) As many as 140 dinner guests at one meal. A. Five full-time chefs to prepare meals for as many 140 dinner guests at one meal are allowed in this spacious home. B. This spacious home allows room for five full-time chefs to prepare meals for as many as 140 dinner guests. C. This spacious home allows for as many as 140 dinner guest at one meal.
What is B. This spacious home allows room for five full-time chefs to prepare meals for as many as 140 dinner guests.
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Read the following paragraph: (24) In 1977, Dr. Goodall created the Jane Goodall Institute. (25) Its office is located in Silver Spring Maryland. (26) The institute teaches people about chimps. (27) It also teaches people how to save the wild areas where the chimps live. (28) Dr. Goodall doesn't live among the chimps any longer. (29) She still gives speeches and writes about her experiences. (30) She hopes that more people will become interested in these wonderful animals. What is the most appropriate transition between sentences 28 and 29?. A ) Then, B ) While, C) First , D) However,
What is However is the best choice. There is a contrast in ideas-she no longer lives with the animals so you would not expect her to be talking and writing about them.
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Which sentence could best be added after sentence 9 to improve the flow of the paper? (8) However after my first look down, I could not convince myself to take the dive. (9) I looked at the kids waiting in line behind me. A. I looked up and saw a cloudless sky. B. At least eight pairs of eyes dared me to jump. C. Max was right behind me. D. The lifeguard looked busy watching two kids swim in the lap lane.
What is B. At least eight pairs of eyes dared me to jump.
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How should sentence 7 be changed? (7) Clear the stars are inviting you to join this incredible voyage. A. Change Clear to Clearly B. Change join to joining C. Change incredible to incredibly
What is A. Clearly
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The Pinata Party (1) Pinatas are constructed with papier-mache. (2) To begin, blow up a large balloon and tie the end tightly. (3) Next blend together two cups of flour and three cups of water to create a gooey paste. (4) Cut sheets of newspaper in long strips. (5) Dip the newspaper strips in the mixture. (6) Carefully place the soaked strips on the balloon, covering it with two layers. (7) Leave a two-inch hole at one end. (8) Drop candy inside the hole and glue strips over it to hold the treats. (9) Decorate the outside of the creation. (10) Carefully punch two holes in one end of the piñata, and string a strong cord through them. (11) Hang the piñata from something tall and get a stick. (12) Birthday parties are the best celebrations. (13) The fun begins! Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? A. Sentence 3 B. Sentence 12 C. Sentence 7 D. Sentence 13
What is B. Sentence 12
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