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Revising and Editing Practice

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3rd - 3rd Grade

English

Revising and Editing Practice is a Grade 3 English worksheet with 20 multiple-choice questions that helps students improve sentence construction and editing accuracy. Students choose the correct correlative conjunction in sentences using both, either, and neither; add commas after introductory or dependent clauses; apply capitalization and end punctuation; select correct subject-verb agreement; and identify spelling, word-choice, and sentence-order errors. The worksheet also includes a question about adding a sentence that explains an observatory, supporting sentence detail and context. This free printable worksheet gives students focused practice proofreading individual sentences and selecting the best revision from several options. It is useful for reinforcing editing lessons, independent practice, or a quick check of Grade 3 English skills. A complete answer key is included so teachers can review choices and discuss why one revision is more accurate than the alternatives.

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Revising and Editing Practice

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

When we heard the good news, we were____happy and excited!

a)

neither

b)

either

c)

both

2.

They had___food to eat nor money for the restaurant.

a)

neither

b)

both

c)

either

3.

You should stop making excuses.___study and work hard or fail the test!

a)

Either

b)

Neither

c)

Both

4.

After the game we went out for pizza.

How should the sentence be changed?

a)

after, the game we went out for pizza.

b)

After the game, we went out for pizza.

c)

After the game we went, out for pizza.

d)

After the game we went out for, pizza

5.

Although we won the game I was not satisfied with my performance.

How should this sentence be changed?

a)

"Although we won the game" I was not satisfied with my performance.

b)

Although we won the game. I was not satisfied with my performance

c)

Although we won the game, I was not satisfied with my performance.

6.

this year spring arrived early in april.

a)

This year, Spring arrived early in April.

b)

This Year spring Arrived early in April.

c)

this year SPring arrived ealy in Aprile.

7.

grandmother and I went to mcdonald's for lunch,

a)

grandmother and I went to McDonald's for lunch.

b)

Grandmother and i went to McDonald's for lunch.

c)

Grandmother and I went to McDonald's for lunch.

8.

There ___ many people at the show.

a)

were

b)

was

9.

Everybody __ pleased with the work.

a)

was

b)

were

10.

How much ____they?

a)

was

b)

were

11.
The dessert has hot sand, cactus, and rocks everywhere. 
What change, if any, needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
delete the comma after cactus
b)
change everywhere to every  where
c)
change dessert to desert
d)
make no change
12.
The teacher was helpfull and showed the student how to work the difficult math problem. 
What change, if any, is needed in the sentence above?
a)
add a comma before and 
b)
change helpfull to helpful
c)
insert a comma after difficult
d)
no change is needed
13.
20 million people almost visit Disney World each year.
What is the correct way to write the sentence above? 
a)
20 million people visit Disney World almost each year. 
b)
Almost 20 million people visit Disney World each year. 
c)
20 million people visit Disney World each year, almost. 
d)
No change is needed
14.
Why did the little puppy dog lick its sore paw.
a)
Change its to it's
b)
Change sore to soar
c)
Change puppy to puppey
d)
Change the period to a question mark
15.
(1) The students visited Angelo State University and toured the observatory. (2) They had a wonderful time!
I want to add more detail after sentence 1. Which sentence could BEST follow sentence 1?
a)
The students went on a field trip.
b)
All of the kids got to ride on the school bus to the university. 
c)
An observatory is a place where you can look at stars through a telescope. 
d)
The telescope was huge!
16.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: The children (play, plays) in the garden every evening.

a)

play

b)

playful

c)

played

d)

playing

17.

Correct the spelling in the following sentence: She is a good freind.

a)

She is a good frend.

b)

She is a good friend.

c)

She is a good frind.

d)

She is a good fiend.

18.

What is the main topic of this paragraph:


Some kinds of bats eat many insects. Some bats can eat up to 600 insects in one hour. Bats are helpful to the environment. They help us by eating insects. Without bats, we would have too many insects.

a)

Bats are mammals

b)

Bats eat 600 insects in one hour

c)

Bats eat many insects

19.

What is the past tense verb for the word draw?

a)

drawed

b)

drew

c)

drewed

d)

droo

20.
Which is the correct verb that completes this sentence?
The soccer players ________ on the field.
a)
run 
b)
runs
c)
running
d)
runned
Answer Key

Revising and Editing Practice

Total questions: 20

1.
c)

both

2.
a)

neither

3.
a)

Either

4.
b)

After the game, we went out for pizza.

5.
c)

Although we won the game, I was not satisfied with my performance.

6.
a)

This year, Spring arrived early in April.

7.
c)

Grandmother and I went to McDonald's for lunch.

8.
a)

were

9.
a)

was

10.
b)

were

11.
c) change dessert to desert
12.
b) change helpfull to helpful
13.
b) Almost 20 million people visit Disney World each year. 
14.
d) Change the period to a question mark
15.
c) An observatory is a place where you can look at stars through a telescope. 
16.
a)

play

17.
b)

She is a good friend.

18.
c)

Bats eat many insects

19.
b)

drew

20.
a) run 

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FAQs

What does the Revising and Editing Practice worksheet cover?

This Grade 3 English worksheet uses 20 multiple-choice questions to practice revising and editing sentences. Students work with both, either, and neither; comma placement; capitalization; subject-verb agreement; spelling and word choice; end punctuation; sentence placement; and adding a detail that explains an observatory. Selecting the best revision builds proofreading accuracy and helps students identify how specific changes improve a sentence.

How can I use this worksheet to teach Grade 3 revising and editing?

Introduce one editing focus at a time, such as choosing between both, either, and neither or checking commas after an opening clause. Have students explain why the corrected versions work, then use the multiple-choice items for guided practice before assigning the remaining questions independently. For the observatory item, ask students to compare which sentence adds useful information rather than simply repeating the field-trip event.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this editing worksheet?

Students may confuse both, either, and neither, or choose was and were without checking the subject, especially with Everybody and plural nouns. Watch for skipped commas after opening phrases or clauses, missing capitalization in names and months, and confusion between words such as dessert and desert. Students may also overlook the question mark needed for a question or select a sentence that adds less specific detail about the observatory.

How do I assign and grade this Revising and Editing Practice worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, so you can assign the 20 editing questions in the format that fits your lesson. It includes a complete answer key for checking choices across the grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence-detail items. Printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this sentence-editing worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the multiple-choice sentences and answer options are easier to follow. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the editing directions and sentence choices.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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