Revising | Effective Words and Phrases

(14) After the little children finished their art project, the table was ruined with paper scraps, dried bits of glue, spilled paint, and glitter smeared everywhere. (15) Even the walls weren’t safe from the chaos.

Ronaldo wants to use a more effective word than ruined for sentence 14. Which word should replace destroyed in this sentence?

• organized

• wrecked

• littered

• sparkling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

(2) The forest was dark, with tall trees blocking out most of the moonlight. (3) As the hikers moved deeper in, the shadows seemed to stretch and twist unnaturally.

Maxine wants a better word than dark in sentence 2. What word better replaces dark?

• eerie

• silent

• calm

• beautiful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

(7) The principal gave a long speech about leadership during the school assembly. (8) Most students found it hard to stay focused.

Alex wants to use more effective words than a long in sentence 7. Which word should replace long in this sentence?

• an efficient

• a quiet

• a rambling

• a succinct

(4) She gave an interesting reply to the question, surprising everyone with how much she knew. (5) Her confidence made the rest of the class pay attention.

August has not used an effective word in sentence 4. Which words should replace an interesting in this sentence?

• a delayed

• a random

• a prompt

• a rude

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

(21) At the science fair, Ethan's experiment was so groundbreaking, it left the judges in complete surprise.

Jackson wants to replace the word surprise in sentence 21 for one that is more effective. Which would would best replace the word surprise?

• boredom

• silence

• awe

• confusion

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

(1) The room was filled with the scent of baked bread and simmering soup. (2) The kitchen gave off a nice smell that made everyone’s stomach growl.

The phrase nice smell is not the most effective phrase in sentence 2. Which word should replace nice smell in this sentence?

• faint odor

• warm aroma

• mild scent

• floral fragrance

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

(21) The team had spent months preparing for the robotics competition. (22) When they won first place, their teacher expressed some excitement.

The phrase some excitement is not the most effective phrase in sentence 22. Which word should replace some excitement in this sentence?

• polite smile

• quiet celebration

• brief joy

• overwhelming pride

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

(11) The sky turned a strange shade of green as the clouds rolled in. (12) A cool breeze roared through the streets as the tree branches bent in the oncoming storm.

Sofia wants to use a more effective phrase than cool breeze in sentence 12. Which word should replace cool breeze in this sentence?

• strong gust

• puff of air

• soft rush

• faint current

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5