WorksheetsReview: Adding Sentences
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Bob wants to add this sentence to the third paragraph (sentences 5–10). Where should he insert this sentence? Meat, fruits, and vegetables could now be safely stored for weeks or months. What are the other sentences about? Could this idea be inserted in a way that doesn’t stop the flow? Are there sentences that need to stay together? (they wouldn’t make sense if they were split up) Are there transition words that can clue you in on placing this correctly? Are the sentences told in order like steps? cause/effect? problem/solution?
Insert the sentence at the beginning of the paragraph
Insert the sentence at the end of the paragraph
Insert the sentence in the middle of the paragraph
Do not insert the sentence
Anna wants to add a supporting sentence to the third paragraph (sentences 20–26). Which sentence should be added after sentence 20?
Stevens saw a way to improve skateboards.
Stevens, however, was not the only inventor who significantly improved the design of skateboards.
Stevens used his knowledge of building and applied it to shaping skateboards.
Stevens witnessed surfers riding skateboards.
Which of these sentences should Nancy add at the beginning of the second paragraph (sentences 7–15) to serve as the most effective position statement for her essay?
A. I think I would like the four-day school week because I would enjoy the extra time to rest on the weekend.
B. The four-day school week is a great idea for all students and parents, and even the school district would likely benefit.
C. We spend way too much time during the week in school, and it would be nice to have a three-day weekend for a part-time job or to just relax.
D. The four-day school week provides benefits that would help the students, teachers, and schools in our district.
Mario would like to add another detail in the fifth paragraph (sentences 20–24). Where is the best place to insert this sentence? Despite the slight temperature variations, these changes might have had a significant impact on rainfall, soil conditions, and the growth of plants and animals, potentially resulting in the mammoth’s deaths.
After sentence 20
After sentence 22
After sentence 23
After sentence 24
Which of the following sentences should be inserted before sentence 19 to introduce the ideas in this paragraph?
Researchers study the marine animals living in the waters around the Great Barrier Reef.
Over the years, a wide variety of creatures have made the Great Barrier Reef their home.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority safeguards endangered marine animal species.
The Great Barrier Reef's diverse life forms are a guarantee of its continued existence.
Charlie is considering adding this sentence to his essay. Where is the best place to insert this sentence? One specific consequence of this temperature rise is the accelerated melting of polar ice caps, contributing to rising sea levels and an increased risk of coastal flooding.
After sentence 11
Before sentence 11
After sentence 12
Charlie should not add this sentence.
Mario would like to add another detail in the fifth paragraph (sentences 20–24). Where is the best place to insert this sentence? Despite the slight temperature variations, these changes might have had a significant impact on rainfall, soil conditions, and the growth of plants and animals, potentially resulting in the mammoth’s deaths.
After sentence 20
After sentence 22
After sentence 23
After sentence 24
