Editing
Read this sentence.
Today, these big structures stand as a lasting tribute to the rich culture of ancient Egypt.
How is the word big best revised for appropriate tone?
F. Massive
G. Humongous
H. Jumbo
J. King-size
F. Massive
Read this sentence.
Another shared characteristic, a pointy nose, provides a keen sense of smell, allows the lemur to locate its tiny kin in the island forest.
How is smell, allows the lemur correctly written?
A. smell, allowed the lemur
B. smell, allowing the lemur
C. smell, to have allowed the lemur
D. As it is.
B. smell, allowing the lemur
Read this sentence.
The brochure recommends bringing the following items on every hike; a jacket, water, extra socks, a map, and a signaling device.
In this sentence, how is every hike; a jacket correctly written?
A. every hike. A jacket
B. every hike, a jacket
C. every hike: a jacket
D. As it is.
C. every hike: a jacket
(1) Off the coast of Africa, in Madagascar, lives the pygmy mouse lemur. (2) Although the animal is related to apes, it weighs only about an ounce. (3) the creature’s small size often impedes scientists from observing it. (4) However, scientists believe the animal has much in common with its larger lemur cousins.
Which is the best sentence to add after sentence 4?
A. The body length of the pygmy mouse lemur is about five inches.
B. The ring-tailed lemur is one of the better-known large lemurs.
C. Lemur sounds include barks, howls, screeches, and purrs.
D. Like some of them, it lives in trees and eats fruits and flowers.
D. Like some of them, it lives in trees and eats fruits and flowers.
Read sentence 2.
(2) Research indicates that this beautiful grayish-white breed most likely originated hundreds of years ago in the Andalucia Region of Spain.
Which correction should be made to this sentence?
A. Change indicates to indicated.
B. Add a comma after breed.
C. Add a comma after ago.
D. Change Region to region.
A. Change indicates to indicated.
Read this sentence.
If each of Mrs. Galsworthy’s former students respond to this request, the volume of letters presented to her will be large, but she deserves nothing less.
How is respond correctly written?
A. do respond
B. responds
C. have responded
D. As it is.
B. responds
Which sentence is complete?
A. Wondered about those massive statues surrounding the mountain.
B. With several hours to spare before dinner time.
C. Today’s topic of discussion deserves further attention.
D. Still waiting on the others to return from their adventures.
C. Today’s topic of discussion deserves further attention.
(6) The recipe for sarsaparilla varied widely depending on who was making it; still, the drink remained a favorite for many years. (7) It was especially popular in the Old West. (8) However, with the development of other carbonated soft drinks in the late 1800s, sarsaparilla soda became less common.
Which of these would best be added after sentence 8?
A. Even though sarsaparilla soda can be hard to find today, it is often available in specialty markets.
B. Many younger people have never heard of sarsaparilla soda.
C. Molasses is no longer needed to make sarsaparilla soda.
D. American Indians taught the colonists how to make sarsaparilla soda.
A. Even though sarsaparilla soda can be hard to find today, it is often available in specialty markets.
Read sentences 7 and 8.
(7) Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue. (8) He saved the Lipizzaners.
How are these sentences best combined without changing the meaning?
A. Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue because he saved the Lipizzaners.
B. Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue and saved the Lipizzaners.
C. Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue until he saved the Lipizzaners.
D. Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue but saved the Lipizzaners.
B. Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue and saved the Lipizzaners.
Read this sentence.
Her cheerful smile and positive attitude help get people to agree with her ideas.
In this sentence, which word should replace get to be most specific?
A. cause
B. bring
C. assure
D. persuade
D. persuade
Read this sentence.
Most graduates, when they pause to considering Mrs. Galworthy’s contributions, will remember her as a phenomenal teacher and a superb sponsor.
Which correction should be made to this sentence?
A. Remove the comma after graduates.
B. Change considering to consider.
C. Change Galsworthy’s to Galsworthy.
D. Remove the comma after contributions.
B. Change considering to consider.
Eleanor wants to find information about laws protecting caves and water supply. Which question is directly related to the topic?
A. How many communities access their water supply from underground caves?
B. What penalties are charged to landowners who fail to protect water in caves?
C. What are the primary dangers posed to the water supply by the presence of caves?
D. How long have people recognized the connection between caves and water supplies?
B. What penalties are charged to landowners who fail to protect water in caves?
Read sentence 5.
(5) The owner of the farm restricts access to keep it as undisturbed and as pure as possible, so I cannot name the cave, but I can say that it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground.
How is this sentence best revised for conciseness?
A. Although I cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it pure, it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground.
B. To keep the cave undisturbed, the owner of the farm restricts access and I cannot name the cave, but I can say that it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground.
C. Although I cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it as undisturbed as possible, it appears no larger than a hole in the ground is what I can say.
D. I can say that the cave, although I cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it pure, appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground.
A. Although I cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it pure, it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground.
Read this sentence.
If everyone become involved, we can achieve beyond our dreams.
How is become correctly written?
A. is becoming
B. becomes
C. had become
D. As it is.
B. becomes
Read this sentence.
Write a letter that shares stories memories, and appreciation.
How is "Write a letter that shares stories memories, and appreciation" correctly written?
A. Write a letter that shares, stories memories, and appreciation.
B. Write a letter that shares stories, memories, and appreciation.
C. Write a letter, that shares stories, memories, and appreciation.
D. As it is.
B. Write a letter that shares stories, memories, and appreciation.
Read this sentence.
Their skin is colorful, which allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.
What is the best way for Ashley to add more specific details to this sentence?
A. Their skin is a leathery mixture of greens, browns, and blacks that allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.
B. Their unusual skin is green and brown, and this colorful mixture allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.
C. Their skin is so dark that it allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.
D. Their colorful skin allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.
A. Their skin is a leathery mixture of greens, browns, and blacks that allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.
Read sentence 12.
(12) As our tour continued, Dr. Newman reminded us not to disturb or be damaging to the cave environment.
How is to disturb or be damaging to correctly written?
A. to be disturbing or to damage
B. to disturb or damaging
C. to disturb or damage
D. As it is
C. to disturb or damage
Read this sentence.
The policeman walked into the house. He looked around and thought that it was nice.
What word should replace the word walked?
A. strolled
B. marched
C. charged
D. meandered
A. strolled
Read this sentence.
As head of the SIS, Friedman became interested in incorporating technology as a way to compile and produce codes.
How is as a way to compile and produce codes correctly written?
A. as a way to be compiling and producing codes
B. as a way of compiling and produce codes
C. as a way to compile and producing codes
D. As it is
D. As it is
Read this prompt.
Is it better to take risks and perhaps make some mistakes or remain cautious and risk nothing? Explain using specific details and examples in your response
What would you write as a potential thesis statement for an essay that answers this prompt?
Answers will vary