Ben Franklin- Revising and Editing

1. Read the sentence below from the passage.

“Paul Revere is remembered as one of the most famous patriots of the American Revolution.”

Which word could best replace famous to make the sentence more precise?

• ordinary

• well-known

• common

• unusual

 2. Which sentence from the passage contains an error in capitalization?

•  A. Paul Revere is remembered as one of the most famous patriots of the American Revolution.

•  B. This group worked against unfair british laws and taxes.

•  C. Revere’s talent as an engraver helped him share political messages with many people.

•  D. His bravery and dedication made him an important figure in America’s fight for independence.

3. What is the best way to combine the sentences below?

 “Revere was a skilled silversmith. He also played an important role in the events leading up to the war.”

•  A. Revere was a skilled silversmith and he also played an important role in the events leading up to the war.

•  B. Revere was a skilled silversmith, he also played an important role in the events leading up to the war.

•  C. Revere was a skilled silversmith, and he also played an important role in the events leading up to the war.

•  D. Revere was a skilled silversmith he also played an important role in the events leading up to the war.

4. Which transition word would best complete the sentence below?

“Revere created drawings that warned colonists about unfair treatment. ___, he rode to warn them of danger during the Revolution.”

• Similarly

• However

• Instead

• Next

5. Read the sentence from the passage.

“He shouted, ‘The regulars are coming!’ so that local militias could prepare.”

Which is the best revision of this sentence?

•  A. He shouted, “The regulars are coming!” to help the militias get ready.

•  B. He shouted, “The regulars are coming!” so that militias could prepare and be ready and prepare.

•  C. He shouted, “The regulars are coming!” so that the militias could prepare against the regulars.

•  D. He shouted, “The regulars are coming!” so that people could see the regulars and prepare.

6. Which sentence from the passage could best be added to show Paul Revere’s role as a leader?

•  A. He enjoyed crafting fine silver pieces in his shop.

•  B. Revere helped organize the first system of alarms to warn colonists of attacks.

•  C. Revere often went fishing along the rivers near Boston.

•  D. He sometimes wrote poetry in his spare time.

7. Which of these would be the BEST concluding sentence for the passage?

•  A. Paul Revere was a colonial leader whose courage helped America gain independence.

•  B. Paul Revere owned a horse that he used for his ride.

•  C. Paul Revere worked as a silversmith in Boston for many years.

•  D. Colonial Boston was full of people who worked against British rule.