Improving Sentences Quiz

Read the following sentence: "Because she was tired, Sarah decided to take a nap, and then she went to the store." Which revision best improves the sentence?

• Sarah decided to take a nap because she was tired and then went to the store.

• Being tired, Sarah decided to take a nap and then went to the store.

• Sarah, who was tired, decided to take a nap, then she went to the store.

• Tired, Sarah decided to nap before going to the store.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

The paragraph below contains unnecessary information. Which sentence should be removed to improve the coherence of the paragraph?

"Dogs are often called 'man's best friend' because of their loyalty and companionship. They can be trained to assist people with disabilities, serve in law enforcement, and even provide comfort to those in hospitals. Many people also enjoy gardening and planting flowers. Dogs come in various breeds and sizes, each with unique characteristics."

• Dogs are often called 'man's best friend' because of their loyalty and companionship.

• They can be trained to assist people with disabilities, serve in law enforcement, and even provide comfort to those in hospitals.

• Many people also enjoy gardening and planting flowers.

• Dogs come in various breeds and sizes, each with unique characteristics.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the following sentences: "Maria enjoys reading mystery novels. She finds them intriguing and loves to solve the puzzles. Her favorite author is Agatha Christie." Which sentence should be added to improve the flow of the paragraph?

• Mystery novels often have complex plots.

• Agatha Christie wrote 'Murder on the Orient Express.'

• She especially enjoys the unexpected twists and turns in the stories.

• Mystery novels are popular among readers.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify the best way to combine these two sentences: "The park was closed for renovation. The children were disappointed."

• The park was closed for renovation because the children were disappointed.

• The children were disappointed, the park was closed for renovation.

• The park was closed for renovation, so the children were disappointed.

• The park was closed for renovation, therefore the children were disappointed.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The sentence below is unclear. How can it be revised for clarity? "After taking a long walk, the delicious smell of food was appealing."

• After taking a long walk, the food smelled delicious and was appealing.

• The delicious smell of food was appealing after taking a long walk.

• The delicious smell of food was appealing to those who had taken a long walk.

• After taking a long walk, they found the delicious smell of food appealing.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Identify the error in the sentence below: "Each of the students have finished their homework."

• Each

• students

• have

• their

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word or phrase should be corrected in the sentence? "He don't like spinach, but he eats it anyway."

• don't

• like

• but

• anyway

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Choose the correct form of the word to complete the sentence: "The teacher _______ the students to complete the project by Friday."

• insists

• insist

• insisting

• have insisted

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Find the sentence with a punctuation error:

• My brother, who loves to swim, is joining the swim team.

• It's important to eat healthy foods; for example, fruits and vegetables.

• She asked, "Where is the nearest library?"

• The movie was great! We watched it twice.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Identify the incorrect word in the sentence: "They're planning to visit their parents' house this weekend."

• They're

• planning

• their

• house

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CCSS.L.2.2C