Shark Week Revising and Editing

Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'During Shark Week, the sharks swims closer to the shore.'

• A. During Shark Week

• B. the sharks

• C. swims

• D. closer to the shore

Choose the correct sentence:

• A. Shark Week are a popular event on television.

• B. Shark Week is a popular event on television.

• C. Shark Week were a popular event on television.

• D. Shark Week be a popular event on television.

What is the main idea of a passage titled 'Shark Week: A Celebration of the Ocean's Predators'?

• A. Sharks are dangerous and should be avoided.

• B. Shark Week is an event that highlights the importance of sharks in the ecosystem.

• C. Sharks are the most feared creatures in the ocean.

• D. Shark Week is a time for people to go to the beach.

Which word best completes the sentence? 'Shark Week is an annual _______ that attracts millions of viewers.'

• A. occurrence

• B. event

• C. happening

• D. incident

What is the purpose of revising and editing a written piece about Shark Week?

• A. To add more information about sharks

• B. To correct errors and improve clarity

• C. To make the text longer

• D. To change the topic of the text

In the context of writing, what does 'editing' primarily involve?

• A. Adding new ideas

• B. Correcting grammatical errors

• C. Changing the main topic

• D. Removing entire paragraphs

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

• A. The shark swim fast during Shark Week.

• B. The shark swam fast during Shark Week.

• C. The shark swimming fast during Shark Week.

• D. The shark swims fast during Shark Week.

What is the synonym of the word 'predator' as used in the context of Shark Week?

• A. Prey

• B. Hunter

• C. Victim

• D. Scavenger

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• A. Shark Week is exciting, and educational.

• B. Shark Week is exciting and educational.

• C. Shark Week, is exciting and educational.

• D. Shark Week is, exciting and educational.

What is the effect of using vivid imagery in a description of a shark attack during Shark Week?

• A. It makes the description boring.

• B. It helps the reader visualize the scene.

• C. It confuses the reader.

• D. It shortens the description.