Revising Quiz

Nikki needs to establish a more effective controlling idea in her paper. Which rewrite of sentence 8 can BEST accomplish this goal?

• A The nation’s air traffic controllers have to sit in front of computer screens

• B They work day and night to keep millions of air travelers safe.

• C With so many planes in the sky, they are critical folks.

• D The air traffic controllers are important contributors to the scene.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3 Nikki would like to add a phrase to the beginning of sentence 14 to help transition from the third paragraph (sentences 9–13) to the fourth paragraph (sentences 14–17). Which of the following could Nikki add to the beginning of sentence 14 to achieve this goal?

• A Once your plane is in the air

• B Before that

• C With that in mind

• D Over and above all else

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

5 What change should be made in sentence 19?

• A Change controllers to guys

• B Change ready to prepared

• C Change our to your

• D Change orderly to good

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D