Fall Exam Review R/E 24

Which revision improves the clarity of this sentence? "The student tried to study for the test however, he found it difficult to focus because his friends were being loud."

• The student tried to study for the test, he found it difficult to focus because his friends were being loud.

• The student tried to study for the test; however, he found it difficult to focus because his friends were being loud.

• The student tried to study for the test, however. He found it difficult to focus because his friends were being loud.

• The student tried to study for the test however. He found it difficult to focus because his friends were being loud.

Answer explanation

The correct choice uses a semicolon before 'however' to properly connect two independent clauses, enhancing clarity. The other options either misuse punctuation or create sentence fragments.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where would Sentence 3 best fit to improve the paragraph's organization? (1) Summer is the perfect time to travel with family and friends. (2) Many people enjoy visiting the beach during the summer months. (3) It’s important to pack sunscreen, snacks, and plenty of water. (4) Taking a road trip can also be a fun and exciting way to spend time during the summer.

• Before Sentence 1

• After Sentence 2

• After Sentence 4

• After Sentence 1

Answer explanation

Sentence 3 fits best after Sentence 2 because it logically follows the mention of beach visits by emphasizing the importance of packing essentials for such outings.

Which word would improve the sentence? "The author uses a lot of nice details to describe the setting of the story."

• Nice

• Vivid

• Simple

• Basic

Answer explanation

The word 'vivid' enhances the sentence by suggesting that the details are not just nice, but also striking and colorful, which better captures the author's descriptive style.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which revision provides more precise and academic language?

• The author uses really good details to describe the setting of the story.

• The author uses vivid and specific details to develop the setting of the story.

• The author describes the setting of the story in a nice way.

• The author puts in a lot of details about the setting of the story.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The author uses vivid and specific details to develop the setting of the story,' employs precise and academic language, using terms like 'vivid' and 'specific' that enhance clarity and depth.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which revision improves parallel structure in this sentence?

• To prepare for the presentation, the student wrote an outline, rehearsed the speech, and read the slides aloud.

• To prepare for the presentation, the student wrote an outline, rehearsing the speech, and read the slides aloud.

• To prepare for the presentation, the student was writing an outline, rehearsed the speech, and read the slides aloud.

• To prepare for the presentation, the student wrote an outline, and rehearsed the speech, and then read the slides aloud.

Answer explanation

The correct choice maintains parallel structure by using the same verb form: "wrote," "rehearsed," and "read." This consistency enhances clarity and flow, making the sentence easier to read.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which revision corrects the subject-verb agreement error?

• The team of researchers was conducting experiments on renewable energy sources.

• The team of researchers is conducting experiments on renewable energy sources.

• The team of researchers has conducting experiments on renewable energy sources.

• The team of researchers are conducting experiments on renewable energy sources.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The team of researchers was conducting experiments on renewable energy sources.' because 'team' is a collective noun that takes a singular verb, 'was', ensuring proper subject-verb agreement.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

What is the best way to rewrite the ideas in sentence 13? (13) In learning kendo, one learns to respect the rich past of Japanese sword fighting, which has a rich past.

• In learning kendo, one learns to respect it, and it is the rich past of Japanese sword fighting.

• In learning keno, one learns to respect the rich past of Japanese sword fighting, a pst that is rich.

• In learning kendo and learning to respect the rich past of Japanese sword fighting, one learns to respect it.

• In learning kendo, one learns to respect the rich past of Japaneses sword fighting.

Answer explanation

The correct choice simplifies the original sentence by removing redundancy. It clearly states that learning kendo involves respecting the rich past of Japanese sword fighting without unnecessary repetition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

My father was very clear about how long to wait. Before trying to flip the pancakes over.
What is the correct way to write these two sentences?

• My father was very clear about this.  How long to wait before trying to flip the pancakes over.

• My father was very clear.  About how long to wait before trying to flip the pancakes over.

• My father was very clear anout this he told me how long to wait beofre trying to flip the pancakes over.

• My father was very clear about how long to wait before trying to flip the pancakes over.

Answer explanation

The correct choice maintains the original meaning and structure without errors. It clearly states the father's instructions about waiting before flipping pancakes, making it the most coherent option.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the best way to write the following sentence?

Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet pilot he was the first man in space.

• Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet pilot. Was first in space.

• Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet pilot, was the first man in space.

• Yuri Gagarin he was a Soviet pilot and the first man in space.

• He was a Soviet pilot. He was the first man in space.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet pilot, was the first man in space,' effectively combines the two ideas into a single, clear sentence using proper punctuation and structure, enhancing readability.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

(16) Finally, a reference dates back to 1921. (17) Credit for the invention of the escalator is given to Max Everhart Smith in a New York Times obituary, or death announcement. (18) Smith also worked on the invention that served as a moving platform, he was an engineer who was president of Continuous Transit Securities Company. (19) His idea was to invent a device that would aid with subway congestion in the Times Square Station in New York. (20) Few records of either of Mr Smith’s ideas exist.

What is the correct way to rewrite sentence 18?

• Smith also worked on an invention that served as a moving platform. An engineer who was president of Continuous Transit Securities Company.

• Smith, an engineer, who was president of Continuous Transit Securities Company, also worked on an invention that served as a moving platform.

• Smith also worked on an invention that served as a moving platform, an engineer who was president of Continuous Transit Securities Company.

• Make no change

Answer explanation

The correct choice clarifies Smith's role as an engineer and president, improving sentence structure. It connects his identity to his work on the moving platform invention, enhancing clarity and flow.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5