Editing for Clarity and Consistency

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English
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which revision improves clarity in the sentence: "The doctor spoke with her nurse after she finished her shift"?
The doctor talked to her nurse after she was done.
The doctor spoke with the nurse after she finished her shift.
After finishing her shift, the doctor spoke with her nurse.
The doctor spoke with her nurse after the nurse finished her shift.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the issue: "The students were studying for the test, but then the teacher hands out homework."
A) Pronoun inconsistency
B) Tense shift
C) Ambiguity
D) Wordiness
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Revise the wordiness: "In order to successfully complete the project, you must have access to the necessary materials."
A) To complete the project, you need the materials.
B) You need the materials to complete the project successfully.
C) You should have materials to complete the project successfully.
D) For completion, materials are necessary.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which choice fixes the vague pronoun reference? "Jessica told Maria that she had forgotten her book."
A) Jessica forgot her book and told Maria.
B) Jessica informed Maria about her forgotten book.
C) Jessica told Maria, "I forgot my book."
D) Jessica told Maria that Maria had forgotten the book.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Revise: "The athlete trained with intensity every day in order to be able to improve her endurance."
A) The athlete trained every day so she could increase her endurance.
B) The athlete trained intensely every day to improve her endurance.
C) The athlete trained every day with great intensity for endurance.
D) The athlete worked hard daily to increase endurance.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1G
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which revision clarifies the sentence? "While cooking, the pot began to boil over."
While the pot was cooking, it began to boil over.
The pot boiled over while cooking.
The pot began to boil over as the chef was cooking.
While the chef was cooking, the pot began to boil over.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the issue: "After winning the game, her coach congratulated the team."
A) Pronoun clarity
B) Passive voice
C) Ambiguity
D) Tense shift
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
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