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WorksheetsEnglish 1 STAAR : Edit and Revise Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
F) I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
D) I went to the store and bought apples oranges, and bananas.
A) I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
E) I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: Their going to the movies tonight.
Incorrect use of 'They' instead of 'Their'
Incorrect use of 'They're' instead of 'Their'
Incorrect use of 'There' instead of 'Their'
Incorrect use of 'Their' instead of 'They're'
Revise the following sentence for clarity and structure.
The party was fun. Everyone danced. The music was loud.
The party was fun with loud music, and everyone danced.
The loud music made the party fun, and everyone danced.
Everyone danced at the fun party with loud music.
The party was boring. No one danced. The music was loud.
Choose the sentence below with the correct sentence structure.
B) To the store the boy ran quickly.
A) The boy quickly ran to the store.
D) The quickly boy ran to the store.
C) Quickly to the store ran the boy.
Correct the punctuation in the following sentence:
I can't wait to go to the beach it's going to be so much fun.
I can't wait to go to the beach it's going to be so much fun.
I can't wait to go to the beach, it's going to be so much fun.
I can't wait to go to the beach. It's going to be so much fun.
I can't wait to go to the beach; it's going to be so much fun.
The mom yelled at her son, “Why are you running.”
Make the period a question mark
Change her to him
Capitalize mom
Put a period after running
Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows.
(1) During the snowstorm ended, I decided to go for a walk in the park. (2) I wondered how much snow had fallen on the ground. (3) I put in my heavy coat and winter boots. (4) My mom bought me these boots last year, but they still fit. (5) Then I walked down the snowy sidewalk to the front gate in the park. (6) I was lucky someone had already shoveled the paths. (7) Because of that, I did not have to wade among deep snow. (8) Snow can be beautiful, but it’s a pain to walk through. (9) The trees looked magical with their branches covered of snow. (10) A hush fell near the park, and not a single sound could be heard. (11) Then I heard the faint call of birds on the distance. (12) After passing the pond, I began to head home. (13) I had lost track of time and arrived home before breakfast.
There is an unnecessary sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should be deleted from this paragraph?
Sentence 3
Sentence 5
Sentence 4
Sentence 6
What change needs to be made in the following sentence?
During the snowstorm ended, I decided to go for a walk in the park.
Change During to After
Change During to Before
Change in to on
Change in to from
What is the best way to combine the following sentences:
For example, the minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour. At this rate, a $100 pair of jeans would take almost 14 hours of work to earn.
For example, at the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, a $100 pair of jeans would take almost 14 hours of work to earn.
For example, the minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, a $100 pair of jeans would take almost 14 hours of work to earn.
The minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, and earning $100 pair of jeans would take almost 14 hours of work.
A $100 pair of jeans would take almost 14 hours to earn, and the minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
What is the most effective revision to make in the following sentence:
In a dive being led by senior scientist Bruce Robison, he came across the 9-centimeter-long fish in Monterey Bay.
In a dive, led by senior scientist Bruce Robison, the 9-centimeter-long fish was found in Monterey Bay.
Senior scientist Bruce Robison came across 9-centimeter-long fish while leading a dive in Monterey Bay.
In a dive, which was being led by senior scientist Bruce Robison, the 9-centimeter-long fish in Monterey Bay.
Senior scientist Bruce Robison, leading a dive in Monterey Bay, he came across the 9-centimiter-long fish.
What change is needed in the following sentence:
I imagined all the other competitors raving about Gideget's skill and speed on the course, and my amazing handling abilitys.
Change imagined to imagining
Change course to coarse
Change Gidget's to Gidgets
Change abilitys to abilities
What is the correct way to write the following sentence:
Then I did my walk-through, the course seemed challenging, but I studied it carefully and was totally focused on my handling strategy.
Then I did my walk-through, and the course seemed challenging. Even though I studied it carefully and was totally focused on my handling strategy.
Then I did my walk-through, the course seemed challenging. I studied it carefully and was totally focused on my handling strategy.
Then I did my walk-through, and although the course seemed challenging. I studied it carefully and was totally focused on my handling strategy.
Then I did my walk-through. The course seemed challenging, but I studied it carefully and was totally focused on my handling strategy.
What change needs to be made in the following sentence:
I tried resorting to our training steps, but the judge instructed me to continue passed the obstacle.
Change resorting to resortting
Change passed to past
Change the comma to a semicolon
Change instructed to instructs
What is the correct way to write these two sentences?
My father was very clear about how long to wait. Before trying to flip the pancakes over.
My father was very clear about this. How long to wait before trying to flip the pancakes over.
My father was very clear anout this he told me how long to wait beofre trying to flip the pancakes over.
My father was very clear about how long to wait before trying to flip the pancakes over.
My father was very clear. About how long to wait before trying to flip the pancakes over.
Homework has long been a controversial topic among educators. Some argue that homework is essential for students to learn and retain the material covered in class; others contend that homework is detrimental to student success, leading to frustration and a feeling of failure. So, what is the truth? Are there advantages to assigning homework, or are the negatives outweighing the positives? Let's take a closer look at both sides of the debate. On one side, homework can help students consolidate what they have learned in class, reinforce key concepts, and identify areas for improvement. Homework can give students additional practice with material that they may find challenging. In addition, homework can teach time management and organizational skills, as well as responsibility and discipline, preparing students for later on in life. On the other side, homework can be stressful and overwhelming for both students and parents. There is little evidence that homework actually improves academic performance. So, what's the verdict?
Prompt
Based on the information from the excerpt , write a short constructed response (SCR) to the following:
Why does the author say that homework is “a controversial topic”? Support your answer with evidence from the article.
Sentence 1 needs to be revised. In the box provided, rewrite sentence 1 in a clear and effective way.
(1) Like adequate sunshine and well draining soil, growing a lemon tree isn't difficult as long as you provide the basic needs.
Earthquakes are one of the most destructive natural disasters in the world. They can occur without warning, and their effects can be devastating. Earthquakes can cause extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure and lead to secondary hazards like landslides, tsunamis, and fires. In addition, earthquakes also cause people to be displaced. Earthquakes often occur along fault lines, where two plates of the earth's crust come into contact. When the plates move, they release energy from seismic waves. These waves travel through the earth's crust and cause the ground to shake. Earthquakes can range in size from small tremors barely noticeable to large quakes that can level entire cities. The size of an earthquake is measured using the Richter scale. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or higher are considered major earthquakes and can cause widespread damage. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or higher are extremely rare, but they can cause catastrophic damage when they do occur. Earthquakes are a reality of life on earth, and we must be prepared for them.
Prompt
Based on the information from the excerpt , write a short constructed response (SCR) to the following:
Why are earthquakes considered one of the most destructive natural disasters in the world? Support your answer with evidence from the article.
Sentence 4 needs to be revised. In the box provided, rewrite sentence 4 in a clear and effective way.
(4) Lemon trees also make good house plants for some people growing anywhere from three to five feet high.
