Revise and Edit Skills Quiz

Which sentence is written correctly?

• The dog chased it's tail around the yard.

• The dog chased its tail around the yard.

• The dog chased its' tail around the yard.

• The dog chased it tail around the yard.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The dog chased its tail around the yard.' 'Its' is the possessive form of 'it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is.' The other options contain incorrect forms.

Choose the best way to combine these sentences: "The sun was setting. The sky turned orange."

• The sun was setting, and the sky turned orange.

• The sun was setting the sky turned orange.

• The sun was setting; the sky turned orange.

• The sun was setting because the sky turned orange.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "The sun was setting, and the sky turned orange." This option uses a coordinating conjunction to connect the two independent clauses, maintaining clarity and proper sentence structure.

Identify the error in the following sentence: "She don't like to eat broccoli."

• She

• don't

• like

• broccoli

Answer explanation

The error in the sentence is 'don't'. The correct form should be 'doesn't' to agree with the singular subject 'She'. Therefore, the corrected sentence is 'She doesn't like to eat broccoli.'

Which word best completes the sentence? "The cat was _______ on the windowsill."

• sit

• sat

• sitting

• sits

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'sitting' because it indicates the ongoing action of the cat being on the windowsill. 'Sat' is past tense, 'sit' is the base form, and 'sits' is present tense, which do not fit the context.

What is the main idea of the following paragraph? "The rainforest is home to many unique animals. It has a dense canopy of trees. The climate is warm and humid, providing a perfect environment for diverse species."

• The rainforest is a dangerous place.

• The rainforest has a dense canopy of trees.

• The rainforest is home to many unique animals and has a suitable climate for them.

• The rainforest is warm and humid.

Answer explanation

The main idea highlights that the rainforest supports unique animals due to its warm, humid climate and dense tree canopy, making the correct choice the one that encompasses both aspects.

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

• He go to the store every Saturday.

• He goes to the store every Saturday.

• He going to the store every Saturday.

• He gone to the store every Saturday.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'He goes to the store every Saturday.' because 'goes' is the proper third-person singular form of the verb 'go' for he, she, or it.

What is the best way to revise this sentence for clarity? "The boy who was wearing a red hat and blue shoes ran quickly down the street."

• The boy ran quickly down the street wearing a red hat and blue shoes.

• The boy with a red hat and blue shoes ran quickly down the street.

• The boy ran down the street quickly wearing a red hat and blue shoes.

• The boy ran quickly down the street and wore a red hat and blue shoes.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The boy with a red hat and blue shoes ran quickly down the street,' improves clarity by simplifying the structure and directly linking the boy to his attire without unnecessary phrasing.

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog barked, and the cat hissed.

• The dog barked because it was scared.

• The dog, barking loudly, scared the cat.

Answer explanation

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 'The dog barked, and the cat hissed.' is correct because it has two complete thoughts connected by 'and'. The other options do not meet this criterion.

What is the best way to revise this sentence for conciseness? "The teacher who was very kind and helpful gave us extra time to complete the assignment."

• The kind and helpful teacher gave us extra time to complete the assignment.

• The teacher gave us extra time to complete the assignment because she was kind and helpful.

• The teacher, who was kind and helpful, gave us extra time to complete the assignment.

• The teacher gave us extra time to complete the assignment, being kind and helpful.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The kind and helpful teacher gave us extra time to complete the assignment,' is more concise as it eliminates unnecessary words while retaining the original meaning.

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children ate the cake.

• The children are eating the cake.

• The children will eat the cake.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The cake was eaten by the children.' is in passive voice because the subject (the cake) receives the action, while the doer (the children) is mentioned later in the sentence.