Revising Mix
Our class visited the local nature center. The guide showed us several birds and talked about how they survive in the wild. The trip was good and helped us learn about animals.
Which word BEST replaces good?
A. fine
B. interesting
C. nice
D. helpful
B. interesting
(1) Our class studied different kinds of weather.
(2) We learned how tornadoes form.
(3) We also learned how hurricanes develop.
Which transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 3?
A. For example,
B. Additionally,
C. However,
D. Meanwhile,
B. Additionally,
(1) We went for a hike. (2) They were chriping louder than I have every heard.
Which words clarifies the word "they" in sentence 2?
a) the hikers
b) the trees
c) the hike
d) the birds
d) the birds
Lena wrote this paragraph about sea turtles.
(1) Sea turtles lives in warm oceans around the world. (2) These animals travels thousands of miles each year. (3) Many sea turtles return to the same beach where they hatched.(4) This amazing journey show how strong their instincts are.
What change should be made in sentence 1?
A. Change lives to live
B. Change lives to living
C. Change lives to life
D. No change is needed
A. Change lives to live
DAILY DOUBLE!!
(1) My family visited the zoo last weekend. (2) We saw lions, monkeys, and elephants. (3) my favorite animal was the giraffe.
Which sentence has an editing error? If there is one, what is it?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. There is no error
C. Sentence 3
My should be capitalized because it is the beginning of a sentence
Our class took a field trip to the zoo and saw the animals. We saw many animals at the zoo. My favorite animal at the zoo was the giraffe.
Which sentence should be deleted because it repeats information?
A. Our class took a field trip to the zoo and saw the animals.
B. We saw many animals at the zoo.
C. My favorite animal at the zoo was the giraffe.
D. None of the sentences repeat information.
B. We saw many animals at the zoo.
(1) The rain fell for several hours.
(2) The soccer game was canceled.
Which transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 2?
A. As a result,
B. For example,
C. In addition,
D. Suddenly
A. As a result,
(1) The puppy ran quickly across the yard. (2) It was very good at chasing the ball.
Which word BEST replaces good in sentence 2?
A. happy
B. skilled
C. fast
D. excited
B. skilled
Lena wrote this paragraph about sea turtles.
(1) Sea turtles lives in warm oceans around the world. (2) These animals travels thousands of miles each year. (3) Many sea turtles return to the same beach where they hatched.(4) This amazing journey show how strong their instincts are.
What change should be made in sentence 2?
A. Change travels to travel
B. Change travels to traveled
C. Change travels to traveling
D. No change is needed
A. Change travels to travel
(1) Our teacher asked us to bring pencils paper and notebooks to class.
(2) We used these supplies during our writing activity.
What is the BEST way to correct sentence 1?
A. Our teacher asked us to bring pencils paper, and notebooks to class.
B. Our teacher asked us to bring pencils, paper and notebooks to class.
C. Our teacher asked us to bring pencils, paper, and notebooks to class.
D. No change is needed.
C. Our teacher asked us to bring pencils, paper, and notebooks to class.
(1) Many people ride bicycles to work. (2) Riding a bike does not produce pollution. (3) Bicycling is also a great way to exercise.
Which sentence would be the BEST topic sentence?
A. Riding bicycles has many benefits.
B. People enjoy riding bikes in parks.
C. Some people prefer driving cars.
D. Cities have busy roads.
A. Riding bicycles has many benefits.
(1) Some students enjoy reading mystery books.
(2) Others prefer adventure stories.
Which transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 2?
A. For example,
B. In addition,
C. In contrast,
D. As a result,
C. In contrast,
(1) Liam placed the trophy next to Noah's backpack.(2) It was shiny and new.
What is the BEST revision to improve sentence 2?
A. The trophy was shiny and new.
B. It was next to Noah.
C. Liam was shiny and new.
D. The backpack was shiny and new.
A. The trophy was shiny and new.
Marcus wrote about a science experiment.
(1) Yesterday our class tested how plants grow in different types of soil. (2) We planted seeds in sand clay and potting soil. (3) Then we watered the plants and watched them grow. (4) After two weeks the plants in the potting soil grows the fastest.
What change should be made in sentence 2?
A. Insert a comma after sand
B. Insert a comma after clay
C. Both A and B
D. No change is needed
C. Both A and B
(1) The students worked hard on their history project. (2) Each group shared there presentation with the class. (3) Everyone listened carefully.
What is the BEST way to correct sentence 2?
A. Change there to their
B. Change shared to shares
C. Change presentation to prezentation
D. No change is needed
A. Change there to their
Our school recently started a recycling program. Students place paper and plastic into special bins in the hallway.
Which sentence would BEST add more supporting details?
A. Recycling bins come in many colors.
B. Every Friday, students help collect the materials so they can be recycled.
C. Some students like science class.
D. The hallway is very long.
B. Every Friday, students help collect the materials so they can be recycled.
Many animals prepare for winter by storing food. Squirrels gather nuts and hide them in the ground. Some birds collect seeds to eat later when food becomes harder to find.
_____ some animals survive winter in a different way. Bears, for example, sleep through much of the season in a deep state called hibernation.
Which transition BEST connects the ideas in the paragraphs?
A. Meanwhile,
B. For example,
C. As a result,
D. Finally,
A. Meanwhile,
(1) The teacher spoke to the student about the project because she was incomplete.
Which revision BEST clarifies the meaning?
A. The teacher spoke to the student about the project because it was incomplete.
B. The teacher spoke to the student because she was incomplete.
C. The teacher spoke about it.
D. The teacher spoke to the student about her project.
A. The teacher spoke to the student about the project because it was incomplete.
Kayla wrote a paragraph about visiting a museum.
(1) Last saturday my family visited the natural history museum.(2) We saw dinosaur fossils ancient tools and giant maps.(3) My brother said the dinosaur skeletons was his favorite part. (4) The museum was fun and educational.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A. Change was to were
B. Change was to be
C. Change was to is
D. No change is needed
A. Change was to were
(1) After the storm ended the sun came out.
(2) The sky looked bright and clear again.
What is the BEST way to correct sentence 1?
A. After the storm ended, the sun came out.
B. After the storm ended the sun, came out.
C. After the storm, ended the sun came out.
D. No change is needed.
A. After the storm ended, the sun came out.
Planting trees helps the environment. Trees provide oxygen for people and animals. They also give shade and homes to many animals.
Which sentence would be the BEST conclusion for this paragraph?
A. Some trees grow very tall.
B. Trees are important to many living things.
C. Leaves fall in the autumn.
D. Some trees grow apples.
B. Trees are important to many living things.
The city recently added new bike lanes to several busy streets. Workers painted bright lines and installed signs to help guide cyclists safely through traffic.
_____ more people in the city have started riding bikes to work and school. The bike lanes make traveling by bicycle much safer.
Which transition BEST connects the paragraphs?
A. However,
B. As a result,
C. For example,
D. In contrast,
B. As a result,
Their going to bring there science project tomorrow.
Replace "their" with a word that adds more clairty and fix the homophone in the sentence.
The students are going to bring their science project tomorrow.
Sofia wrote the paragraph below about learning to skateboard.
(1) One afternoon my friend Maya brought her skateboard to the park. (2) At first I was nervous about trying it. (3) However I decided to give it a chance. (4) Maya showed me how to balance on the board and I slowly pushed forward. (5) After a few minutes I was gliding across the sidewalk.
What change should be made in sentence 5?
A. Insert a comma before A
B. Insert a comma after I
C. Insert a comma after gliding
D. Insert a comma after After a few minutes
D. Insert a comma after After a few minutes
DAILY DOUBLE!!
(1) Yesterday our class watch a documentary about whales (2) The students learned many new facts.
Fix the errors in sentence 1. Combine the sentences correctly.
Yesterday our class watched a documentary about whales, and the students learned many new facts.