Revision Practice

What is revision?

• Fixing spelling errors

• Fixing capitalization and punctuation errors

• Selecting the correct words, content, and ideas

• Changing the organization of the essay

Which sentence does not contain a dangling modifier?

• After losing his job, the house had to be sold.

• While walking to school, the boy stepped on the crunchy leaves.

• Sleeping in the field, the bee stung me.

• Having watched the movie, the book won't be as good.

Which sentence does not contain a misplaced modifier?

• He threw the ball to his friend made of orange rubber.

• Because I was tired, I went to sleep.

• A popular tourist destination, cruise ships flock to Key West.

• They watched the sunset sitting on the porch.

Select the answer choice that does NOT correctly place a comma between the coordinate adjectives. 

• Three, large boxes

• Sweet, lemony dessert

• Spicy, delicious cuisine

• Sparkly, pink dress

Choose the option that best revises the following sentence for clarity: "He delivered the performance, which was both powerful and moving, with great skill."

• He skillfully delivered a powerful and moving performance.

• The performance, which he delivered, was powerful, moving, and done with great skill.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Revise means...

• To plan for the prompt.

• To rewrite or change words and thoughts.

• To use a graphic organizer.

• To aruge.

When answering the Revision/Editing STAAR portion, you should first...

• Read the title and make predictions

• Read the questions and circle the hot words

• Read the entire paragraph

• Whisper to yourself, "Jesus take the wheel."

Which of the following revisions best demonstrates the ability to engage in extended thinking and complex reasoning in writing?

• The book was interesting and had a great plot.

• The book, characterized by its intricate plot and compelling character development, offers profound insights into human nature.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Revision questions are likely to include questions about:

• clearly and effectively communication ideas

• specific grammar and mechanics rules

• punctuation, spelling, and correct parts of speech

• your Bitmoji's outfit changes

Select the correct transition word/phrase to complete the sentence.
______ the trouble you have caused, you are still invited.

• Due to

• In spite of

• Because of

• As a matter of fact