Word Revisions
Verbs
using the correct subject
mixed
100

Beth wanted to be a local vet, which would provide emergency and preventative medical care to animals

Now, revise the sentence to show that opening the clinic was Beth's hope and ambition.

planned

plotted 

aspired


aspired

100


Select the main verb.

The bunny hopped around his cage out of excitement

hopped

100


Complete the sentence with the best subject. 

                think that the town needs a new library more than a new stadium.

My father
All of us



All of us

100

Complete the sentence with the best subject.

            blushes at the invitation to come onstage.


The boys in the front rows
The girl in the front row




The girl in the front row
200

Deb smiled when she finally beat her best friend, Tim at checkers.

Now, revise the sentence to show that Deb smiled proudly.

smirked
sneered
beamed








beamed

200


Select the main verb.

She played tag with her little siblings 

played

200

Complete the sentence with the best subject.

At noon           glistens on Lake Burton.


many lights
the bright sun


the bright sun

200

Select the main verb.


That story about the disaster really did trouble him.














trouble

300

The celebrity walked into the party, embracing the host and gesturing to friends across the room.

Now, revise the sentence to show that the celebrity walked in a confident and relaxed way.

marched
strutted
trudged















strutted

300

Select the main verb. 

you may help yourself to some apricots.

help

300

Complete the sentence with the best subject.

Did you know that         carries magazines in six languages? It is perfect for your cousin who speaks Spanish down the road.

the store on the corner
those shops with crowded window


The store on the corner

300

Complete the sentence with the best subject.

             grows taller and taller, reaching toward the sky.


The cactus
The young trees
















the cactus

400

Just as the soccer team was about to go into overtime, Colbie nailed a shot and her teammates shouted

Now, revise the sentence to show that Colbie's teammates called out enthusiastically.

yelled

rejoiced

jeered

rejoiced

400

Select the main verb

We should clean the metal silverware before Christmas dinner. 

clean

400

Complete the sentence with the best subject. 

As we watch              marches straight to the sandwich dropped on the floor

the dog

the dogs

the dog

400

Which is a thesis statement?

1. In recognition of the extensive research she had conducted on radioactivity, Marie Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.

2. Marie Curie's experiments with radioactivity, discovery of two elements, and work as a physics professor made her the greatest scientist of her time.



2

500

Dan had trained his dog with love and consistency, so when he ordered her to heel, she listened to his command.

Now, revise the sentence to show that the dog listened to Dan obediently.

noted
perceived
heeded

heeded

500

Select the main verb

We have hit the ball into the neighbors yard many times.

hit

500

Complete the sentence with the best verb. 

Mice          in color from white to brown to gray.

ranges
range


range

500

Which is a thesis statement?

1. How will extending the school year help to prevent students from losing educational gains made over the course of the academic year during summer vacation periods?

2. Extending the school year creates burnout because it prevents students from exploring other activities, recovering energy during the summer, and spending time with family.


2