Editing Practice

Front

Correct the punctuation: "We will go to the park on Saturday" she promised.

Back

"We will go to the park on Saturday," she promised.

Front

Correct the sentence: Jacky her best friend plays soccer after school each day.

Back

Jacky, her best friend, plays soccer after school each day.

Front

Correct the sentence: Michael does well in math but he excels in science.

Back

Michael does well in math, but he excels in science.

Front

Correct the sentence: After a long day it feels great to take a nap!

Back

After a long day, it feels great to take a nap!

Front

Correct the sentence: When I was young, my dad taught my sister and I how to drive.

Back

When I was young, my dad taught my sister and me how to drive.

Front

Correct punctuation for: She questioned "How long will our trip last?"

Back

She questioned, "How long will our trip last?"

Front

Annabelle returned home after her weekend getaway.

Back

Make no change

Front

The train ticket was too expensive, we took the bus instead.

Back

The train ticket was too expensive; we took the bus instead.

Front

Correct the punctuation: "Don't forget" she began, "to finish your homework!"

Back

"Don't forget," she began, "to finish your homework!"

Front

Correct the sentence: As the door started to close Martha held her breath.

Back

As the door started to close, Martha held her breath.