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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 23mins
Choose the BEST sentence variation for this paragraph.
Johnny knew he would win his race if he kept up a consistent pace. He always dreamt of becoming a pro athlete. Johnny looks up to his father, who won multiple gold medals at track meets.
No change is necessary.
With much anticipation, Johnny prepared himself for a victorious win. After many years of training, he knew that maintaining a consistent pace was the key component to becoming a pro athlete like his father.
Johnny knew he would win his race if he kept up a consistent pace. He always dreamt of becoming a pro-athlete. His father is a professional athlete.
Johnny knew he would win his race if he kept up a consistent pace. Johnny always dreamt of becoming a pro athlete. He wants to a professional athlete like his father.
During my time in office I have achieved several goals. I have helped increase funding for local schools. I have reduced crime rates in the neighborhood. I have encouraged young people to get involved in their community. My competitor argues that she is the better choice in the upcoming election. I argue that it is ridiculous to fix something that isn’t broken. If you reelect me this year, I promise to continue to serve this community.
What is the main problem with this paragraph?
It lacks punctuation.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this paragraph.
It is very monotonous; it feels like I am reading the same thing continuously!
Junkanoo fans were left feeling cheated after the judges’ decision.
The best rewording of the sentence is
Feeling cheated, the Junkanoo fans did not accept the judges’ decision
The judges’ decision left the Junkanoo fans feeling cheated
They rob us!
She was wearied by the events that occurred earlier that day.
The best turning around of the sentence is
She was wearied from earlier that day
Left wearied by the day’s events, she retreated to her bed.
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The day’s events left her weary
He felt unsure because he has never traveled by himself.
The best turning around of the sentence is
He was unsure about traveling alone
Traveling alone left him feeling unsure
The boy felt afraid about traveling by himself
The boy is free to leave once he completes his assignment.
The best rewording of the sentence is
Once he completes his assignment, the boy is free to leave
Completing his assignment, made it possible for the boy to leave
Upon completion of his assignment, the boy was free to leave.
There is no school next week.
We should go to the beach.
1) Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars.
2) Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director.
Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director.
1) The tree branch fell on the roof.
2) The roof was leaking.
3) We repaired the roof.
1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council.
2) Something must have happened.
1) I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try.
2) It is very frustrating.
1) Even though they are uncomfortable.
2) Safety goggles should be worn at all times.
What is the BEST way to combine these sentences?
The creepy monster growled loudly. He took one step towards me. He stared at me with his beady red eyes.
The creepy monster growled loudly, took one step towards me, and stared at me with his beady red eyes.
The creepy monster growled loudly and took one step towards me and stared at me with his beady red eyes.
The creepy monster growled loudly, took one step towards me, stared at me with his beady red eyes.
The creepy monster growled loudly, took one step towards me, or stared at me with his beady red eyes.
Which of the following sentences is correct?
Maggie who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted from her long day at the park.
Maggie, who loved snow cones, was exhausted from her day at the park
Maggie, who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted, from her long day at the park.
None of the above
Which of the following sentences is correct?
The meeting was straight to the point, John was uneasy about it, he was unable to understand why he was there.
The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it, and he was unable to understand why he was there.
The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it; he was unable to understand why he was there.
None of the above
Which of the following is the best sentence?
She waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.
As she waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.
Waiting in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.
As she waited in line for the movie she was getting frustrated.
What is the best way to write the sentence?
Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.
Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.
Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School, is considered one school.
Although, we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.
As it is.
What is the best way to revise the sentence below?
Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.
Kirby and his brother are new to the school so we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.
Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates, and welcome them into our school family.
Kirby and his brother are new to the school and, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.
Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.
Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?
When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market, she was supposed to buy milk but she didn't have enough money.
When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market she was supposed to buy milk, but she didn't have enough money.
When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market, she was supposed to buy milk, but she didn't have enough money.
When Lizzy's parents sent her to the market, she was supposed to buy milk, but she didn't have enough money?
Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?
Eduardo wants to join the lacrosse team although he doesn't have any experience with the sport, but he is wiling to work hard to learn.
Eduardo wants to join the lacrosse team, although he doesn't have any experience with the sport but he is wiling to work hard to learn.
Eduardo wants to join the lacrosse team although, he doesn't have any experience with the sport but he is wiling to work hard to learn.
Eduardo wants to join, the lacrosse team although he doesn't have any experience with the sport, but he is wiling to work hard to learn.
