Revise and Edit EOC

What is the correct way to write the sentence?

• “I’m sorry, Mom,” Barbara replied as she walked slowly into the kitchen.

• “I’m sorry, Mom,” Barbara replied, walked slowly into the kitchen.

• “I’m sorry, Mom,” Barbara replied; walking slowly into the kitchen.

• “I’m sorry, Mom,” Barbara replied as she walked, slowly into the kitchen.

Damian would like to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 14. Which of the following is the best replacement for Therefore?

• However

• For example

• Furthermore

• Meanwhile

The meaning of sentence 23 is unclear. What is the most effective way to clarify the meaning of this sentence?

• Change sometimes to there are times when

• Change chooses to selects

• Change them to those important decisions

• Change population to citizenry

The word "effective" means

• doesn't work well

• to pause

• works well

• to continue

The word "effective" means

• doesn't work well

• to pause

• works well

• to continue

The word "ineffective" means

• works well

• doesn't work well

• confusing

• appropriate

The word "stated" means

• to care

• to be annoyed

• to feel badly

• to declare specifically

The word "replace" means

• to provide clarity

• to substitute with another

• to feel angry

• to declare specifically

The phrase "position statement" means

• to determine the side you want to take

• to explain the importance of a topic

• to prove what the example is about

• to close the paragraph

The word "combine" means

• the stance of a paper

• to declare specifically

• to take apart

• to put together