Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz (Revising and Editing)

What change, if any, should be made to sentence 6?

• Change decided to decides

• Change fathers to father’s

• Add a comma after footsteps

• No change is needed

What sentence can be added after sentence 18 to bring this paper to a more effective close?

• That is the end of the story about the amazing life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• At 35 years old, Dr. King also won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

• Dr. King’s incredible impact on the United States will never be forgotten.

• Finally, Dr. King will be remembered by everyone and probably made a huge difference for many.

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 4 and 5?

• Martin was able to enter college early after passing an entrance exam, so he attended the prestigious, Morehouse College.

• Martin was able to enter college early after passing an entrance exam, but he attended the prestigious, Morehouse College.

• Martin was able to enter college early after passing an entrance exam attended the prestigious, Morehouse College.

• Martin attended the prestigious, Morehouse College he was able to enter college early after passing an entrance exam.

What change should be made to sentence 3?

• Delete the comma after school

• Change had to has

• Insert a comma after speaking

• Change school’s to schools

What change should be made to sentence 14?

• Delete the comma after said

• Change four to for

• Change where to wear

• Insert a quotation mark after character

Which transition word should be inserted at the beginning of sentence 11?

• Additionally

• However

• First

• In conclusion

What change, if any, should be made to sentence 12?

• Change led to leaded

• Change peacefully to peaceful

• Insert a comma after marches

• Sentence 12 is correct

Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence in the third paragraph?

• At the beginning of the paragraph

• After sentence 9

• After sentence 10

• After sentence 11