Writing Quiz Revise & Editing

Read the sentence.

I was so parched after running 3 laps around the track. I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

What does the word parched mean?

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The room was so congested, there was no room to walk.

What does the word congested mean?

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Kevin was envious of his brother’s new bike.

What does the word envious mean?

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The striking woman wore a green wig and a pink dress.

What does the word striking mean?

Read the sentence and answer the following question.

I gave my brother an ball that he can play with at the park.

What change, if any, should be made to the above sentence?

What change, if any, should be made to this sentence?

I want to have a pool party for my birthday.

Review the sentence and add details to improve your writing.

When I see a chocolate cake.

Review the sentence and add details to improve the writing.

The rabbit came out of its burrow.

Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows.

(1)Miranda saw all the jacket in the window. (2) The red one with blue letters caught her eye. (3) His mother told him to come right home after school. (4) She wanted to wear it to the dance with her red shoe. (5) She would take 5 minute to stop and try it on. It would be quick.(6) Once inside, the salesperson showed her 3 dress to try on.(7) Then she brought several pairs of shoes. (8) Miranda forgot the time and what her mother said. (9) She glanced down at her watches and realized she was an hour late. (10) She thank the salesperson and raced down the street. (11) She saw her mother rushing toward her. (12) “Thank goodness, you’re okay. I was so worried”, her mother exclaimed. (13) Miranda explained what happened and apologized to her mother. (14) Her mother ground her for a week. (15) There would be no dance for Miranda.

What change should be made to sentence 7?

Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows.

Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows.

(1)We love to go to the waterpark. (2) Typhoon Texas is one of our favorites. (3) From the slides to the food, it has the best. (4) This was true until we visited Kalahari. (4) Outside pools were big, lazy river to relax, and even indoor slides. (5) My family was hooked. (6) It is like a resort. (7) We never wanted to come home. (8) You can stay and play after you check out. (9) We went bowling, playing in the arcade called Tomfoolery.

What is the best way to rearrange sentence 4?