WorksheetsReview for DA 2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
Which transition is the BEST transition to add at the beginning of sentence 16?
(12) As if the physical benefits weren’t enough, participating in martial arts also helps kids develop strong mental focus. (13) Classes usually begin with breathing exercises and a time of silence to help clear the mind. (14) By engaging in these activities, students learn how to train their minds to be calm and alert.
(15) Developing strong mental focus helps participants respond to an instructor’s commands and helps participants sense when to adjust their form. (16) Instructors teach students how to focus their energy so they can kick and punch with more power and accuracy. (17) Having strong mental focus helps students defeat their opponents during a match.
Additionally
As a result
Later
In other words
(23) Living in a bus has presented a few questions, especially during the hot Texas summers. (24) “We’re basically in a metal box,” Natalie explained. (25) Even with an air conditioner, the midday heat is brutal. (26) But since Mike works during the day and Natalie is a full-time nursing student, they are usually able to avoid being home during the hottest hours of the day, at least for now.
Katy wants to use a more appropriate word than questions in sentence 23. Which of these could best replace the word questions?
challenges
curiosities
landmarks
points
(11) One night Maggie woke from a sound sleep to hear the unmistakable crash of an angry sea. (12) She knew that a big storm was brewing. (13) It hadn’t rained for weeks. (14) Maggie glanced out her window so that she might feel comforted by the steady glow of the lighthouse lamp. (15) But on this night no friendly light shone through the darkness. (16) The lamp had gone out! (17) Where was Captain Frank? (18) In this storm, how would the sailors know where to go to avoid the sharp rocks on the shoreline?
Deena has included an extraneous sentence in the fourth paragraph (sentences 11–18). Which sentence should Deena delete from this paragraph?
Sentence 12
Sentence 13
Sentence 15
Sentence 16
(29) They have also expressed concern about the current middle school schedule. (30) Its lack of flexibility means that there isn’t much time for working with students who need extra help. (31) For example, I try to follow the lessons in math class, but sometimes have trouble grasping new concepts. (32) Mrs. Hollister tries to help me, but once they understand, the rest of the class, she has to move on with the lesson. (33) During a flex period, I could return to her room and get more instruction. (34) In time, my math grade would probably improve, and both my teacher and I would feel better.
The meaning of sentence 29 is unclear. What is the BEST change to make in this sentence to improve its clarity?
Change They to Some teachers
Change expressed to shared
Change concern to worry
Change the current middle school schedules to it
(6) As one half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, the other half of the animal’s brain stays alert.
What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 6?
One half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, the other half of the brain stays alert.
As one half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, the other half stays alert.
One half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, or the other half of the animal’s brain stays alert.
As one half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, there is the other alert half of the animal’s brain.
(11) The projects students chose were as diverse as the classes that selected them. (12) One class chose to implement a recycling program in the cafeteria. (13) A second class had the highest scores on the midyear science exam. (14) Another class painted a beautiful mural on one of the walls in the school’s entryway. (15) Our class took over the garden that had been planted near the front doors the previous year.
Ari has included an extraneous sentence in the third paragraph (sentences 11–15). Which sentence should be deleted from this paragraph?
Sentence 12
Sentence 13
Sentence 14
Sentence 15
The boss tries to help the customer, but once they are ready the others, she has to move on with business.
What is the most effective way to combine in the sentences?
The boss tries to help the customer and move on with business for the other customers who are ready.
The boss tries to help the other customers, who are ready, then she has to move on with business.
The boss tries to help me, but once the other customers are ready, she has to move on with business.
The boss tries to help the customer, once the other customers are ready, she has to move on with business.
Darion took his test, and he makes a good grade.
Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence
13 to connect paragraph 2 to paragraph 3
(8) Of the four species of venomous snakes, the coral snake is the most deadly. (9) Many people believe it’s the rattlesnake, but it’s not the rattlesnake, it’s the coral snake. (10) Luckily, it is also the easiest to identify due to its bright coloration. (11) These snakes are usually fairly small, about ten to twelve inches in length, with bands of black, red, and yellow. (12) There are other species that look similar, but if you see that the red and yellow bands are side by side, you’ll know that the snake you’ve encountered is definitely a coral snake.
(13) Because they are so small, it is difficult for them to bite (14) They don’t strike, or spring, like rattlesnakes, and they don’t have fangs. (15) The places they are most likely to bite are the areas between your fingers or your toes. (16) So, always be careful when you are walking barefoot or when you’re reaching into a patch of weeds to find something. (17) There’s an old saying you can remember to help you identify coral snakes, “Red and yellow kill a fellow.”
Then,
Certainly,
Fortunately,
And it’s a good thing,
How should sentence 12 be changed?
(12) You see, sometimes Sequoyah will only let my mom halter him. So if we had to load-up in a hurry we didn’t want to deal with any problems.
change Sequoyah to sequoyah
change mom to Mom
insert comma after hurry
Sentence 12 should not be changed.
Which of the following describes the sense of smell.
He bit into the juicy apple.
His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.
His eyes were as blue as the ocean.
He was singing like an injured cat.
Which sentence is expressed most clearly and effectively?
Riding his bike down the road, Bill was attacked by a dog.
Riding his bike down the road, a dog attacked Bill.
Diego admired the works of both Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, though his works appealed more to Diego's political sensibilities.
no change
one's
Picasso's
the other painter's
The book Sara is reading is very interesting, and it is interesting because it is a graphic novel.
The meaning of sentence 12 is unclear. What change can Claire make to improve the clarity of this sentence?
(12) He was at the top of the cliff with him, saying something about how strong the rope was.
Change He to Another counselor
Change cliff to spot
Change him to them
Change the rope to it
Claire's paper ends abruptly and leaves the reader wondering what happens next. Which sentence should Claire add to the end of her paper?
He had made it down and had actually rappelled.
"Where's my snack?" he asked the counselors.
He didn't have a doubt about what he wanted to say.
"Can I do it again?" he shouted with excitement.
The word contained is not the right word for sentence 6. Which would would better help describe the outside of the hedgehog?
(6) The outside of a hedgehog is contained with sharp quills, but the underside of this animal is soft and fluffy.
included
covered
wrapped
colored
Claire forgot to include an important detail in the last paragraph (sentences 16-29).
With trembling legs he took his first step.
Reread the paragraph carefully. Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence?
After sentence 19
After sentence 20
After sentence 21
After sentence 26
Which sentence should Roland add to the end of his paper to bring it to a better close?
For people who don't thing that they want a hedgehog for a pet, we can talk about another unusual animal next.
I'm going to look on the Internet to find a hedgehog breeder right now.
If you're in the market for something unusual, this little animal could be the perfect pet for you!
And it seems like the perfect time for me to close this paper by saying that hedgies are great!
(1) in 1877, The Spalding Company made one of the first baseball mitts. (2) Before its creation, baseball players played with their bare hands.
Which sentence would be go after sentence 2 as a detail to support the paragraph?
It was in 1877 when this happened.
The new mitt was worn by the catcher and had no fingers.
The first baseball mitts were made by saddle makers.
Outfielders soon began to wear baseball mitts, too.
Roland would like to add a sentence to the beginning of the fourth paragraph (sentences 11-14) to introduce the ideas in this paragraph.
Which of the following would be the BEST sentence to add just before sentence 11?
A hedgehog is a hard pet to care for.
Hedgehogs don't shed, bark, or scratch the furniture.
The hedgehog will be the perfect companion for you.
There are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets.
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 24 and 25?
(24) He made his way steadily down. (25) A grin began to spread over his face.
Since he made his way steadily down with a grin, it began to spread over his face.
He made his way steadily down because a grin began to spread over his face.
As he made his way steadily down, a grin began to spread over his face.
He made his way steadily downs a grin began to spread over his face.
