Revision | Omitting Sentences

(1) The committee convened to evaluate proposals for the new community center. (2) Each member received a detailed packet outlining the project goals. (3) The group met to review the submitted plans for the center. (4) A vote would be taken at the end of the meeting to determine the next steps.

Carlos has included a redundant sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should he remove?

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

(1) Olivia conducted several experiments to determine which fertilizer accelerated plant growth most effectively. (2) Olivia wanted to find out which fertilizer helped plants grow best. (3) She tracked the height and number of leaves over a four-week period. (4) Her final report included graphs, analysis, and a well-supported conclusion.

Olivia has included a redundant sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should she remove?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

(1) The museum’s new exhibit featured artifacts from the ancient Mayan civilization. (2) Visitors could examine intricately carved stone tablets, tools, and jewelry. (3) The display included items used by the Mayans in their daily lives. (4) The artifacts on display were from the ancient Mayan civilization.

Johan has included a redundant sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should he remove?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

(1) To prepare for her piano recital, Hannah practiced for an hour each evening. (2) She focused on perfecting her timing and dynamics for each piece. (3) Her piano teacher encouraged her to try challenging songs. (4) On the night of the performance, her hard work clearly paid off.

Keely has included an extraneous sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should she remove?

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

(1) The student council organized a fundraiser to support a local animal shelter. (2) They sold custom-designed school merchandise to raise money. (3) The money they raised was used to buy food, medicine, and blankets for the shelter animals. (4) The principal announced the winning raffle tickets during the morning announcements.

Wes has included an extraneous sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should he remove?

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

(1) The science club met weekly to plan their experiment for the regional fair. (2) The club had also voted earlier in the semester on a new logo for their t-shirts. (3) They tested the effects of different soil types on plant growth. (4) After weeks of observation, they recorded their findings in a detailed report.

Olivia has included an extraneous sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should she remove?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2