WorksheetsNews Writing 4: Revising/Editing for Common Errors
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Correct this sentence: We knew what the team needed a hitter.
We knew what the team needed; a hitter.
We knew what the team needed, a hitter.
We knew what the team needed. a hitter.
We knew what the team needed: a hitter.
Correct this sentence: We knew what the team needed a hitter was the only thing that could save the season.
We knew what the team needed, a hitter was the only thing that could save the season.
We knew what the team needed: A hitter was the only thing that could save the season.
We knew what the team needed: a hitter was the only thing that could save the season.
We knew what the team needed; a hitter was the only thing that could save the season.
Semicolons are only used when separating confusing items in a list.
True
False
Dashes are used to emphasize a particular clause and create a more dramatic pause than simply using commas.
True
False
Compound words need a dash between each individual piece of a compound word.
True
False
Correct this sentence: The 14 year old worked on cleaning the kitchen.
The 14yearold worked on cleaning the kitchen.
The 14-year-old worked on cleaning the kitchen.
The 14, year, old worked on cleaning the kitchen.
The 14-year old worked on cleaning the kitchen.
Does this sentence need a dash? His calmly stated speech left the audience subdued.
Yes
No
Inside the two boxes are the answer to the riddle.
Correct
Incorrect
Each book cost $100.
Correct
Incorrect
Six class periods in a row are tiring for students and teachers.
Correct
Incorrect
Everyone from both schools are excited for the first football game.
Correct
Incorrect
Both of the girls were planning on bringing her umbrella since it was raining.
Correct
Incorrect
Fix this sentence: Dangling from the telephone wire, the policeman retrieved the kite. (Choose all the work)
Dangling from the telephone wire, the kite was retrieved by the policeman.
The policeman, dangling from the telephone wire, retrieved the kite.
The policeman retrieved the kite dangling from the telephone wire.
the dangling policeman retrieved the kite.
