Great Smoky Mountains Conventions Practice
Authored by JENNETT LOCKROW
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
park there
park. There
park and there
No change
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'park there' because it maintains the intended meaning without unnecessary punctuation or conjunctions. The other options either introduce a period or a conjunction that disrupts the flow.
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CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.5.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? US Highway 441 which is also
A. US Highway 441 which is, also
B. US Highway 441, which is also
C. US Highway 441, which is, also
D. No change
Answer explanation
The correct choice is B. A comma is needed before 'which' to properly set off the non-restrictive clause. This clarifies that the information following 'which' is additional and not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? On a cloudy day, however, it
On a cloudy day however it
On a cloudy day, however it
On, a cloudy day, however it
No change
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'On a cloudy day, however it' because it properly uses a comma before 'however' to indicate a pause in the sentence. The other options either lack the comma or have incorrect punctuation.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? we
they
I
it
No change
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'they' because it matches the plural subject implied in the context. 'We' suggests a first-person plural, which does not fit if referring to a group not including the speaker.
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CCSS.L.1.1D
CCSS.L.3.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
tallest
tallest in height
elevated and tallest
No change
Answer explanation
The term 'tallest' is sufficient to convey the meaning of being the highest in height. The other options are either redundant or unnecessarily complex. Therefore, 'tallest' is the correct choice.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1G
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text? a trail that goes on for
a trail that extends
a very long trail that takes
an extensive trail that extends
No change
Answer explanation
The phrase 'a trail that extends' is more concise and clear than the original. It effectively conveys the idea of a trail that continues without unnecessary words, making it the best choice.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
A journey of up to six months, hikers planning to complete it entirely
Taking up to six months to complete, hikers who plan the entire journey
The entire journey takes up to six months to complete, so hikers who plan to finish it
No change
Answer explanation
The correct choice, 'Taking up to six months to complete, hikers who plan the entire journey,' clarifies the time frame and maintains grammatical structure, making it clearer than the other options.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
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