Revising Practice

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Sara Reeves
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
11. What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 2?
A In fact
B That’s because
C However
D Additionally
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
12 . Which of the following can BEST replace sentence 5 and serve as a more effective topic sentence for Rebecca’s paper?
F Dealing with the traffic is no fun, but people feel it’s worth it because it’s important.
G People are willing to deal with the traffic because the event is deeply meaningful and connects them with others who also want to honor their departed family heroes.
H The traffic is bad because so many people come to the event to lay wreaths on the graves of veterans.
J People come to Wreaths Across America even though they have to deal with traffic jams.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
13. What is the BEST way to revise sentence 9?
A Then the wreaths are delivered to the National Cemeteries, they are simultaneously laid on the graves all the way across the nation on the third Saturday of December.
B Then the wreaths are delivered to the National Cemeteries, and simultaneously laid on the graves, and it’s all the way across the nation and it’s on the third Saturday of December.
C Then the wreaths are delivered to the National Cemeteries and simultaneously laid on graves on the third Saturday of December and it’s all the way across the nation.
D Then, on the third Saturday of December, the wreaths are delivered to National Cemeteries and simultaneously laid on graves all the way across the nation.
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CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
14. What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 10?
F People die twice: once when they take their last breath and again when their name is spoken for the last time, an old proverb says.
G An old proverb says that people die twice and once is when they take their last breath and the second time people die is when their name is spoken for the last time.
H An old proverb says that people die twice and when their name is spoken for the last time is the second time they die and the first time is when they take their last breath.
J Sentence 10 is written correctly in the paper.
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CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
15. Rebecca has left an important detail out of the third paragraph (sentences 10 – 14). Karen is the executive director of Wreaths Across America. Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence?
A Before sentence 11
B After sentence 11
C After sentence 12
D After sentence 14
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CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
16. Rebecca would like to add a detail to support the idea she has presented in sentence 14. Which sentence could BEST follow and provide support for sentence 14?
F Loved ones of departed veterans should remember, honor, and teach
G The National Cemeteries are where American veterans are buried, many of whom perished in combat, defending the security of our nation.
H Members of all military branches, as well as certain civilians, are buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
J The three words ask Americans to remember our fallen veterans, honor those who serve, and teach your children the value of freedom.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
17. The meaning of sentence 18 can be clarified by changing It to -
A The wreaths
B People
C His idea
D National Cemeteries
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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