Revise and Edit Your Writing

Which sentence uses descriptive language effectively?

• The dog ran.

• The big, fluffy dog sprinted across the grassy field.

• The dog was fast.

• The dog moved.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

What is the best way to organize the following ideas logically in a paragraph about a school field trip? 1. We visited the science museum. 2. We had lunch at the park. 3. We returned to school. 4. We saw a dinosaur exhibit.

• 1, 4, 2, 3

• 2, 1, 3, 4

• 3, 2, 1, 4

• 4, 3, 2, 1

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Identify the sentence with a grammar error.

• She is going to the store.

• They was playing outside.

• He likes to read books.

• We are having dinner now.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence could use more supporting details?

• The cake was delicious with its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting.

• The movie was interesting.

• The garden was full of colorful flowers like roses and tulips.

• The beach was crowded with people enjoying the sunny weather.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Choose the best revision for clarity: "The boy quickly ran to the store because he needed to buy milk."

• The boy ran to the store quickly because he needed milk.

• The boy needed to buy milk, so he ran quickly to the store.

• The boy ran to the store because he needed to buy milk quickly.

• The boy quickly needed to buy milk, so he ran to the store.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which sentence uses descriptive language effectively?

• The sunset was pretty.

• The sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues of orange and pink.

• The sunset was colorful.

• The sunset happened.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

What is the best way to organize the following ideas logically in a paragraph about making a sandwich? 1. Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread. 2. Place the slices together. 3. Get two slices of bread. 4. Spread jelly on the other slice.

• 3, 1, 4, 2

• 1, 3, 2, 4

• 4, 3, 1, 2

• 2, 1, 4, 3

Identify the sentence with a grammar error.

• She don't like apples.

• He is reading a book.

• They are going to the park.

• We have finished our homework.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which sentence could use more supporting details?

• The library was quiet and filled with the scent of old books.

• The concert was loud.

• The garden was blooming with roses, daisies, and sunflowers.

• The classroom was decorated with colorful posters and student artwork.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Choose the best revision for clarity: "The cat sat on the mat because it was warm and sunny."

• The cat sat on the mat because it was sunny and warm.

• The cat sat on the mat, which was warm and sunny.

• Because it was warm and sunny, the cat sat on the mat.

• The mat was warm and sunny, so the cat sat on it.