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revise and editing practice

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 3hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Christina has made an error in sentence 2. Select the ONE response that corrects this error.

Delaney, a friend I’ve known since kindergarten, moved with her parents to

a)

oak park, a Suburb of Chicago

b)

oak Park, a suburb of Chicago

c)

Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago

d)

oak park, a suburb of chicago

2.

What change should be made in sentence 3?

a)

Change careers to career’s

b)

Insert a comma after hours

c)

Change meant to mint

d)

Change had to has7.1077

3.

What change should be made in sentence 6?

a)

Change the comma after shock to a semicolon

b)

Change allow to allowed

c)

Delete but

d)

Change single to singel

4.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 8?

a)

Change course to coarse

b)

Change the comma after honest to a period

c)

Change drastically to drastic

d)

No change is needed.

5.

What change should be made in sentence 3?

a)

Change stands to will stand

b)

Change Spanish to spanish

c)

Insert a semicolon after classroom

d)

Change reviewing to reveiwing

6.

What change should be made in sentence 4?

a)

Change sceens to scenes

b)

Change occur to occuring

c)

Change across to cross

d)

Change country to Country

7.

What is the correct way to write sentence 6?

a)

They all reflect a lack of organization, and this has a result it is stressful days and lower grades.

b)

They all reflect a lack of organization. Resulting in stressful days and lower grades.

c)

They all reflect a lack of organization. While this can result in stressful days and lower grades.

d)

They all reflect a lack of organization, which can result in stressful days and lower grades.

8.

What change should be made in sentence 7?

a)

Change recent to resent

b)

Change are to is

c)

Change reason to reasen

d)

Change struggle to struggling

9.

Ivy needs to add a sentence to improve the introductory paragraph of her paper. Which sentence can BEST be added after sentence 1?

a)

When I heard about the class, I knew the instructor would let me copy her painting exactly.

b)

I’m talking about the kind where an instructor tells you how to make a painting step by step.

c)

My friend Ella said we should spend time together over break, and I told her we should paint.

d)

When I first tried to paint sunflowers, I was grateful to see I had a bit of natural talent for art.

10.

Ivy needs a better transition between the second paragraph (sentences 3–8) and the third paragraph (sentences 9–11). Which phrase can she add to the beginning of sentence 9 to help with this transition?

a)

In response

b)

For this reason

c)

As the class began

d)

In the same way

11.

What is the MOST effective way to combine sentences 14 and 15?

a)

The jagged white streak that I tried to cover with blue paint to my horror remained visible beneath the blue.

b)

I tried to cover the jagged white streak with blue paint, to my horror it remained visible beneath the blue.

c)

Trying to cover the jagged white streak with blue paint, it remained visible to my horror beneath the blue.

d)

I tried to cover the jagged white streak with blue paint, but to my horror it remained visible beneath the blue.

12.

Ivy has included a sentence that does not belong in the sixth paragraph (sentences 23–28). Which sentence should she remove from this paragraph?

a)

Sentence 23

b)

Sentence 24

c)

Sentence 25

d)

Sentence 26

13.

Ivy needs a better closing sentence for the last paragraph (sentences 33–36). Which sentence should replace sentence 36?

a)

Every time I see it, I think of all the difficulty I experienced while painting it.

b)

To this day, I love to wear the T-shirt I had on that day in the painting class.

c)

As imperfect as it is, that painting makes me feel happy now.

d)

From there people see it as they pass by on the sidewalk below.

14.

Which additional detail could BEST follow and support sentence 13?

a)

Jordan built the house on such a magnificent site.

b)

One room in the house features 3,064 windows.

c)

They wanted to come a little closer to the house.

d)

Jordan charged these early visitors 50 cents each.

15.

The word worthy is not the appropriate word to use in sentence 26. Which word should replace worthy in this sentence?

a)

beneficial

b)

entertaining

c)

valuable

d)

effective

16.

Ainsley’s paper ends abruptly. Which sentence can be added after sentence 29 to sum up the information in this paper and bring it to a more effective conclusion?

a)

They visit to be awed and entertained by the seemingly boundless imagination of one man.

b)

They are intrigued by the views and the massive rock on which the house was built.

c)

They usually say in exit surveys that they are simply unable to pick their favorite attraction.

d)

They enjoy distinguishing between the authentic artifacts and the created ones.

17.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.

b)

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.

c)

I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.

d)

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

18.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

b)

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

c)

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

d)

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

19.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

b)

Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

c)

Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

d)

Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

20.

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

a)

Insert comma before the conjunction

b)

Insert comma after the conjunction

c)

No comma needed

21.

Choose the word that best completes this sentence:

The championship games continued ___________ the bad weather.

a)

therefore

b)

by

c)

although

d)

despite

22.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

a)

We went to their house because there hosting a party.

b)

They're having a party at there house this weekend.

c)

We went to their house because they're hosting a party.

d)

There having a party at their house this weekend.

23.

Choose the word (s) that best completes this sentence:

The CN Tower opened in 1975. _________ the tallest free standing structure in Ontario.

a)

Its'

b)

It's

c)

It has

24.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

I'm going to be too late to see the concert.

b)

I'm going to be to late too see the concert.

c)

I'm going to be to late two see the concert.

d)

I'm going to be too late two see the concert.

25.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Their chasing their dog into their house.

b)

They're chasing their dog into their house.

c)

They're chasing their dog into they're house.

d)

Their chasing their dog into they're house.

26.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.

b)

The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.

c)

The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.

d)

The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.

27.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

b)

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

c)

Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

d)

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

28.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

My mom yelled "Go to your room!"

b)

My mom yelled, "Go to your room!"

c)

My mom, yelled "Go to your room!"

d)

My, mom, yelled "Go to your room!"

29.

Is this sentence correct?

Michelle drives a jaguar Sonya drives a Porsche

a)

False

b)

True

30.

What punctuation goes in the blank?

Dear Governor ___ I am a concerned citizen trying to make a difference.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

31.

What punctuation goes in the blank?

I left my house at 6 __ 30 this morning, but I had to stop at the gas station ___ I was running on E.

a)

Colon, semicolon

b)

Semicolon, colon

c)

colon, colon

d)

semicolon, semicolon

32.

Because Mariah always told them about her day, they were shocked when they didn’t hear from her. Which sentence below provides more clarity?

a)

Change they to her parents

b)

Change shocked to surprised

c)

Change day to it

d)

Change always to usually

33.

Reading books and magazines are my favorite activity to do during independent study time.

What change, if any, should be made in this sentence?

a)

Add a comma after books

b)

Change favorite to favourite

c)

Change are to is

d)

No change should be made in this sentence.

34.

“Hey Mom,” Lillie continued “I am going to Anna’s to study for my science exam tomorrow.”

What change, if any, should be made to this sentence?

a)

Change Mom to mom

b)

Remove the comma after Mom

c)

Add a comma after continued

d)

The sentence does not need to be changed.

35.

It’s important that I listen too my teacher, so I can pass the test.

How should the sentence be changed?

a)

Change It’s to Its

b)

Change too to to

c)

Remove the comma after teacher

d)

Change teacher to Teacher

36.

When I went to tutorials, my teacher explained how to use apostrophes and I finally understood.

What change needs to be made in the sentence?

a)

Change explained to explains

b)

Remove the comma after tutorials

c)

Change apostrophe to apostrophes

d)

Add a comma after apostrophes

37.

Todays objective is to learn how to revise and edit our own essays.

What change, if any, needs to be made in the sentence?

a)

Change is to are

b)

Change essays to essay’s

c)

Change Todays to Today’s

d)

Change objective to objetive

38.

Its proven that plenty of rest and a good breakfast will allow students to do their best on a test.

What change, if any, needs to be made in the sentence?

a)

Change Its to it’s

b)

Change plenty to plentie

c)

Change their to there

d)

Change students to student’s

39.

If your teacher asks you to stop talking today, you should stop talking.

How should the sentence be changed?

a)

Change your to you’re

b)

Remove the comma after today

c)

Change asks to asked

d)

The sentence should not be changed.

40.

I watched the movie before I read the book and it ruined the book for me.

What change, if any, needs to be made in the sentence?

a)

Insert a comma before and

b)

Change watched to watch

c)

Change ruined to runed

d)

Insert a comma after movie

41.

During the summer, the kids enjoy going to the park with our mom.

What change, if any, needs to be made in the sentence?

a)

Change summer to Summer

b)

Change kids to kids’

c)

Change our to their

d)

The sentence should not be changed.

42.

These animals have learned to live among the grasses and flowers of the wide open prairie.

The meaning of the sentence is unclear. What could the writer change to improve the clarity of the sentence?

a)

Change These animals to Coyote, deer, and bison

b)

Change live to survive

c)

Change wide to large

d)

Change among to around

43.

When it stopped working, our parents had to buy a new car to take us to school.

The sentence is unclear because the writer has chosen an inappropriate word. What change should the writer make to improve the clarity of the sentence?

a)

Change it to the engine

b)

Change working to running

c)

Change our parents to they

d)

Change take to bring

44.

You should complete your assignment early if you would like to recieve bonus points.

What change, if any, should be made in the sentence?

a)

Change your to you’re

b)

Insert a comma after early

c)

Change recieve to receive

d)

No change should be made.

45.

After we learn about compound sentences, we were required to use them in our essay.

What change, if any, should be made in the sentence?

a)

Remove the word After

b)

Change the comma to a semicolon

c)

Change learn to learned

d)

No change should be made in the sentence.

46.

The researchers discovered that the pizza has more nourishment then the hamburger.

What change, if any, needs to be made in the sentence?

a)

Change then to than

b)

Change nourishment to norishment

c)

Change discovered to discover

d)

No change needs to be made in the sentence

47.

You might not know her name. You have likely read some of her literature.

What is the best way to revise the sentence?

a)

Although you might not know her name, it is likely that you have read some of her literature.

b)

You might not know her name and you have read some of her literature.

c)

You have likely read some of her literature, not knowing her name.

d)

You have likely not known her name and read some of her literature without knowing her name. You might not know her name. You have likely read some of her literature. #

48.

Anna Marie was one of the most famous activists of all time. She started three movements.

What is the best way to combine the sentences?

a)

She was one of the most famous activists of all time, she started three movements

b)

She was one of the most famous activists of all time; however, she started three movements.

c)

Anna Marie, one of the most famous activists of all time, started three movements.

d)

Although Anna Marie was one of the most famous activists of all time, she started three movements.

49.

Anna Marie is often compared to Leo Tole, another activist of similar work the two differ in several ways.

What is the best way to revise the sentence?

a)

Although Anna Marie is often compared to Leo Tole, another activist of similar work, the two differ in several ways.

b)

Anna Marie is often compared to Leo Tole, another activist of similar work; consequently, the two differ in several ways.

c)

Anna Marie is often compared to Leo Tole, another activist of similar work; therefore, the two differ in several ways.

d)

Anna Marie is often compared to Leo Tole, another activist of similar work, so the two activists still differ in several ways.

50.

We were listening to the radio. Which gave me an idea.

What is the best way to combine the sentences?

a)

Although we were listening to the radio I was given an idea.

b)

We were listening to the radio, which gave me an idea.

c)

Listening to the radio, which we were doing, gave me an idea.

d)

Listening to the radio, which is what gave me an idea.

51.

You don’t want to get bit by this deadly spider. It has poison oozing from its fangs.

What is the best way to combine the sentences?

a)

You don’t want to get bit by this deadly spider, it has poison oozing from its fangs.

b)

Although it has poison oozing from its fangs, you don’t want to get bit by this deadly spider.

c)

You don’t want to get bit by this deadly spider, for it has poison oozing from its fangs.

d)

When this spider is deadly, it has fangs with poison oozing from them.

52.

The breaks stopped working, Thomas lost control.

What is the best way to revise the sentences?

a)

When the breaks stopped working, Thomas lost control.

b)

Thomas was losing control, and the breaks stopped working.

c)

The breaks stopped working and this is when Thomas was losing control.

d)

The breaks stopped working, but Thomas lost control.

53.

Traci was on the bus and this is when she remembered she had homework.

What is the best way to revise the sentence?

a)

Being on the bus is when Traci remembered she had homework.

b)

It was when Traci was on the bus that Traci remembered she had homework.

c)

Traci was on the bus, but this is when she remembered she had homework.

d)

Traci was on the bus when she remembered she had homework.

54.

During the student’s presentation, her phone began to ring.

What is the best way to revise the sentence?

a)

The student was presenting and this is when her phone began to ring.

b)

Presenting is when her phone began to ring.

c)

During the student’s presentation; her phone began to ring.

d)

No change is needed

55.

Today its memory continues. Reminding us of the great sacrifices that were made for our freedom.

What is the best way to revise the sentence?

a)

Today its memory continues; it continues to remind us of the great sacrifices that were made for our freedom.

b)

The memory continues today and it reminds us of the great sacrifices that were made for our freedom.

c)

Reminding of us of great sacrifices that were made for our freedom is when the memory continues.

d)

Today its memory continues, reminding us of the great sacrifices that were made for our freedom.

56.

Each day, I observe the animals. Looking for signs of pain or discomfort.

What is the best way to revise the sentence?

a)

Each day, I observe the animals for signs of pain or discomfort.

b)

Each day, I observe signs of pain or discomfort in animals I am observing.

c)

Observing pain or discomfort is what I looked for each day.

d)

The sentence is written correctly.

57.

Dora went to the grocery store after her adventure. Which of the following sentences correctly describes Dora's actions without being a run-on sentence? A. Dora went to the store Dora bought some apples. B. Dora went to the store, and Dora bought some apples. C. Dora went to the store, Dora bought some apples.

a)

C. Dora went to the store, Dora bought some apples.

b)

D. Dora went to the store, then Dora bought some apples.

c)

B. Dora went to the store, and Dora bought some apples.

d)

A. Dora went to the store Dora bought some apples.

58.

Mickey, Minnie, and Donald are discussing their favorite hobbies. Mickey mentions, 'Minnie likes to watch cartoons, she has a large collection of DVDs.' Choose the correct punctuation for Mickey's statement:

a)

Minnie likes to watch cartoons, she has a large collection of DVDs.

b)

Minnie likes to watch cartoons; she has a large collection of DVDs

c)

Minnie likes to watch cartoons. She has a large collection of DVDs.

d)

Minnie likes to watch cartoons she has a large collection of DVDs

59.

Which of the following sentences about Mickey's, Donald's, and Goofy's actions is clear and coherent? A. Mickey read. Donald wrote. Goofy painted. B. Mickey read, and Donald wrote, and Goofy painted. C. Mickey read, and then Donald wrote, and then Goofy painted.

a)

B

b)

D. Mickey read, but Donald didn't write, and Goofy didn't paint.

c)

A. Mickey read. Donald wrote. Goofy painted.

d)

C. Mickey read, and then Donald wrote, and then Goofy painted.

60.

Identify the fragment in the following sentences: A. After the cartoon that Mickey, Donald and Goofy watched ended. B. The cartoon that Mickey, Donald and Goofy watched ended, and they went home. C. Mickey, Donald and Goofy went home after the cartoon ended.

a)

C

b)

The cartoon that Mickey, Donald and Goofy watched ended, and they went home.

c)

A

d)

B

61.

Tom, Jerry, and Scooby were discussing their favorite activities. Tom said, 'I like to chase Jerry, Scooby prefers to solve mysteries.' Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence similar to Tom's statement? A. I enjoy running, Scooby loves eating. B. I enjoy running; Scooby loves eating. C. I enjoy running Scooby loves eating.

a)

B

b)

A

c)

C

d)

D

62.

Mickey, Donald, and Goofy went to a music show. The show was fantastic and everyone enjoyed the tunes. Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence: Mickey Donald and Goofy enjoyed the music show.

a)

,

b)

?

c)

.

d)

!

63.

Mickey, Minnie, and Donald were practicing their English grammar while watching their favorite cartoons. They came across the following sentences and were asked to identify the fragment: A. Mickey running in the park. B. Minnie enjoys running in the park. C. Donald's favorite activity is running in the park.

a)

A

b)

Running is fun

c)

C

d)

B

64.

During a cartoon show rehearsal, which of the following sentences, said by the director to Mickey and Minnie, is a run-on sentence? A. Mickey, you will be dancing, Minnie, you will be singing. B. Mickey, you will be dancing; Minnie, you will be singing. C. Mickey, you will be dancing Minnie, you will be singing.

a)

A. Mickey, you will be dancing, Minnie, you will be swimming.

b)

C. Mickey, you will be dancing Minnie, you will be singing.

c)

B. Mickey, you will be dancing, Minnie, you will be eating.

d)

C. Mickey, you will be dancing, Minnie, you will be sleeping.

65.

During a cartoon marathon, Lily noticed that all the characters were having a blast. She wanted to describe the situation to Benjamin. Choose the correct punctuation for Lily's statement: 'The cartoon marathon was fun everyone had a great time'

a)

The cartoon marathon was fun; everyone had a great time

b)

The cartoon marathon was fun. Everyone had a great time.

c)

The cartoon marathon was fun everyone had a great time

d)

The cartoon marathon was fun, everyone had a great time

66.
Which answer shows the correct way to write the sentence?
a)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the the surface. And have a big mess to clean up.
b)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface then we would have a big mess to clean up.
c)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, and we would have a big mess to clean up.
d)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, we would have a big mess to clean up then.
67.
Sentence Combining:
Which of these is the correct way to join two sentences:
a)
He was practicing his soccer skills because he found a stray dog.
b)
He was practicing his soccer skills, there, he found a stray dog.
c)
He was practicing his soccer skills; and then found a stray dog.
d)
He was practicing his soccer skills when he found a stray dog. 
68.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

After a few more questions and a breif pause, the quiz continued.
a)
Change few to fewer
b)
Change breif to brief
c)
Change the , to a ;
d)
No change needs to be made
69.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

When I opened my present I let out a yell.
a)
Delete When
b)
Change I to we
c)
Change I let out to and yell out
d)
Insert a comma after present.
70.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

"It's to bad you were late to class," he said, "because I brought candy."
a)
Change It's to Its
b)
Change to to too
c)
Change he to He
d)
Change because to Because
71.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

After I went to the store I went shoe shopping with my friends.
a)
Change friends to friend's
b)
Insert a comma after After
c)
Insert a comma after shopping
d)
Insert a comma after store
72.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
a)
We went to their house because there hosting a party.
b)
They're having a party at there house this weekend.
c)
We went to their house because they're hosting a party.
d)
There having a party at their house this weekend.
73.
He was learning how to solve equations. He found a trick that would make it easier.
 
What is the most effective way to combine the 2 sentences? 
a)
While learning how to solve equations, he found a trick that would make it easier.
b)
He was learning how to solve equations because he found a trick that would make it easier.
c)
While learning how to solve equations, a trick that he figured out made it easier.
d)
He was learning to solves the equations, then, he found a trick that would make it easier. 
74.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
a)
We went to their house because there hosting a party.
b)
They're having a party at there house this weekend.
c)
We went to their house because they're hosting a party.
d)
There having a party at their house this weekend.
75.

Which of the following transition words shows a contrast?

a)

Similarly,

b)

However,

c)

Obviously,

d)

Therefore,

76.

Which transition word is used to reveal a cause/effect relationship?

a)

Similarly,

b)

Therefore,

c)

In conclusion,

d)

Although...,

77.

(5) Schools’ attendance lines are drawn around subdivisions.

(6) So students tend to attend school with other students of similar economic backgrounds.


What is the most effective way to combine sentences 5 and 6?

a)

Since the schools’ attendance lines are drawn around subdivisions, students tend to attend school with other students of similar economic backgrounds.

b)

Schools’ attendance lines are drawn around subdivisions, students tend to attend school with other students of similar economic backgrounds.

c)

Drawing attending lines around subdivisions and student are attending school with those of similar economic backgrounds.

d)

Schools’ attendance lines are drawn around subdivisions and students tend to attend school with other students of similar economic backgrounds.

78.
Lydia had all day to prepare for the dinner party, so not only was the food excellent, and also the house was spotless.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
but
c)
so
d)
yet
79.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

Some penguins would try to groom themselves because they swallowed the toxic oil and died.

b)

Attempting to groom themselves were some penguins, who swallowed the toxic oil and died.

c)

While attempting to groom themselves, some penguins swallowed the toxic oil and died.

d)

Some penguins would try to groom themselves, they swallowed the toxic oil and died.

80.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

The 11-year old also began writing a diary it detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

b)

The 11-year old also began writing a diary. With details what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

c)

The 11-year old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

d)

The sentence are written correctly in the paper.

81.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke, and it was obvious. That she was no happier about the arrangements than I was.

b)

For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke it was obvious that she was no happier about the arrangements than I was.

c)

For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke. Which made it obvious that she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.

d)

For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke. It was obvious that she was no happier about the arrangements than I was.

82.

Identify the run-on sentence.

a)

I like learning English it makes me tired.

b)

I like learning English, but it makes me tired.

c)

I like learning English, even though it makes me tired.

d)

I like learning English; it makes me tired.

83.
Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
Although I love dogs I would rather have a cat.
a)
After dogs
b)
After rather
c)
No comma needed
84.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
85.
Which of these is a sentence fragment? (Not a complete sentence)
a)
Driving through the rain in my new Chevy truck.
b)
James studied revising and editing every day this week.
c)
Jose studied.
d)
If you want to graduate from high school, you have to pass all your classes.