Editing/Mechanics Practice

Which choices for underlined phrase 1 correctly indicate a pause? Select two correct answers.

• checkers also called “draughts,”

• checkers, also called “draughts,”

• checkers: also called “draughts”

• checkers; also called “draughts,”

• checkers—also called “draughts”—

Answer explanation

In these options, the use of a comma in option B and an em dash in option E indicates a pause or break in the sentence. Commas and em dashes are commonly used to set off additional information or phrases within a sentence.

Which could best replace underlined phrase 2?

• influences

• duplicated

• attracts players of

• was developed from

Which is the best choice for underlined word 3?

• NO CHANGE

• permitting

• permissible

• permission

Which choices correctly replace underlined word 4? Select two correct answers.

• masters

• mastering

• to master

• you master

• for mastering

Which is the best choice for underlined phrase 5?

• NO CHANGE

• beginning

• would begin

• were to begin

Enter your answer in the space provided. Rewrite underlined phrase 6 using active voice.

Active voice tells what a person or thing does.

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Answer explanation

"Players used simple round chess pieces."

Subject + Verb + Object

Which is the best choice for underlined phrase 7?

• NO CHANGE

• requiring

• you required

• it was to require

Which is the best choice to indicate a break or pause in underlined phrase 8?

• NO CHANGE

• by the 18th century:

• by the 18th century,

• by the 18th century...

Answer explanation

The use of a comma in option C appropriately indicates a pause or break in the sentence. This punctuation choice is suitable for introducing additional information without creating a complete stop, maintaining a smooth flow in the writing.

Which choices are closest in meaning and tone to underlined word 9?

• common

• ordinary

• personal

• tiresome

• understandable

Answer explanation

"Common" and "ordinary" both convey a sense of something being familiar or commonly encountered. They are often used interchangeably with "familiar" when describing things that are widely known or ordinary in nature.

What does underlined phrase 10 mean?

• Any materials that happened to be available

• Any materials that would be light and portable

• The same materials used when the game was invented

• The same materials used by commercial manufacturers

Answer explanation

This phrase suggests using whatever materials are readily accessible or on hand at the moment, without specific planning or preparation.