Revising English

1. What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 6?

• A. Even though

• B. In contrast

• C. Furthermore

• D. However

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

2. Kelly wants to add a more effective transition between the second paragraph and the third paragraph....

• A. Using the snooze button can have a negative impact on person's health.

• B. Perhaps more serious, though, is how this sleepiness can....

• C. Sleepiness also may occur if the body's circadian rhythm, or internal...

• D. Interfering with the natural circadian rhythms is equally distracting.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

3. Kelly has not used the most appropriate word in sentence 17. Which word best replaces changes?

• a. varies

• B. shifts

• C. controls

• D. decreases

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

4. Kelly is considering whether or not she should add the following supporting detail to the fourth paragraph...

• A. After sentence 16

• B. After sentence 17

• C. After sentence 18

• D. Kelly should not add this sentence to the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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CCSS.RL.8.1

5. Kelly wants to end her essay with a call to action. Which sentence should she add after sentence 21 to best....

• A. The snooze button contributes to unhealthy sleep patterns and should....

• B. Banish the snooze button and develop healthier sleep habits to feel....

• C. Put that alarm on the other side of the room and turn of electonics....

• D. People should stop interrupting sleep cycles with the snooze button...

6. Ken is not satisfied with his thesis statement in sentence 3. Which of the following should replace sentence 3?

• A. The AquaDom in Berlin, Germany, is very tall and made of glass...

• B. For a worthwhile experience, you should go to the AquaDom in Berlin...

• C. The AquaDom in Berling, Germany, is a completely different kind of...

• D. The AquaDom in Berlin Germany, is sort of a different kind of an ...

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

7. Ken wants to strengthen the topic sentence of his third paragraph. Which of the following best replaces sentence 8?

• A. An elevator is a feature that is popular and transparent in the Aquadom.

• B. The 2,000-ton AquaDom includes features that delight its visitors.

• C. One of the most popular features of the AquaDom is its two-floor...

• D. The AquaDom is so larg that seeing the entire aquarium is difficult.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

8. Ken wants to add the following sentence to the third paragraph. Where is the best place to insert this sentence?

• A. After sentence 10

• B. After sentence 11

• C. After sentence 12

• D. After sentence 13

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

9. What is the most effective way to revise sentence 15?

• A. Visitors are surrounded by fish strolling through the clear shaft on...

• B. Strolling through the clear shaft, visitors are surrounded by fish on...

• C. On their left, on their right, and over their heads, fish are...

• D. Sentence 15 should not be revised.

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CCSS.L.7.1C