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WorksheetsQSE REVIEW REVISING AND EDITING
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Tyler, the Creator's Musical Evolution
(1) Tyler, the Creator is a groundbreaking artist who has continuously reinvented himself. (2) His journey began with the provocative and rebellious sound of his debut album Goblin released in 2011.
(3) Over time, Tyler’s music shifted towards a more introspective and melodic style. (4) This transformation was evident in his critically acclaimed album Flower Boy, which explored themes of identity and self-expression. (5) Should Tyler stay within the boundaries of his earlier rap style? (6) Or should he embrace the freedom to evolve as an artist and experiment with new genres? (7) This creative journey reached a peak with his Grammy-winning album Igor, blending elements of hip-hop, soul, and funk into a cohesive narrative.
11. What is the most effective way to revise sentence 2?
A. His journey began with the provocative and rebellious sound of his debut album, Goblin, released in 2011.
B. His journey began with the provocative, and rebellious sound of his debut album Goblin, released in 2011.
C. His journey began with the provocative and rebellious sound, of his debut album Goblin released in 2011.
D. His journey began with the provocative and rebellious sound of his debut album Goblin, released in 2011.
Addison Rae's Rise to Fame
(1) Addison Rae is a social media star who rose to prominence through TikTok. (2) In the early years of her career she became one of the platform’s most-followed creators.
(3) Her dance videos gained millions of views. (4) Her engaging personality quickly made her a household name. (5) Did Addison’s success stem from her natural charisma? (6) Or was it her ability to adapt to the ever-changing trends of social media? (7) This combination of talent and adaptability eventually led her to explore acting and music, broadening her career beyond TikTok.
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 3 and 4?
A. Her dance videos gained millions of views, and her engaging personality quickly made her a household name.
B. Her engaging personality quickly made her a household name through her dance videos gaining millions of views.
C. Her dance videos, gaining millions of views; quickly made her personality a household name.
D. Her dance videos, which gained millions of views, quickly made her a household name.
The Houston Texans’ Rebuilding Phase
(4) Like many professional sports teams, the Houston Texans is working to rebuild their roster after a series of challenging seasons; however, their fans remain hopeful for the team’s future. (5) Not only have they acquired promising young talent through the NFL Draft, but they have also hired experienced coaches to lead the way. (6) To achieve long-term success, the Texans’ leadership focuses on developing players’ skills and fostering a strong team culture. (7) Over time, these efforts could bring the Texans back to playoff contention and solidify their position as a competitive force in the league.
(8) Rebuilding in professional sports requires patience. (9) Teams must balance short-term goals, like winning games, with long-term strategies that ensure sustainability. (10) For the Texans, this means investing in player development and building a cohesive system that supports their goals. (11) If successful, their rebuilding phase will create a foundation for years of success.
10.9(D)(ii) 15. What change needs to be made in sentence 4?
A. Change is to are.
B. Change professional to proffesional.
C. Change hopeful to hopefull.
D. No change is needed.
Mike Tyson's Legacy in Boxing
(4) Like many great champions, Mike Tyson's career are remembered for his incredible talent and controversial moments; however, his legacy remains one of the most compelling in boxing history. (5) Not only was Tyson known for his ferocious power and speed, but he also brought a level of intensity that captivated audiences worldwide. (6) To achieve his rapid rise to fame, Tyson’s training regimen included techniques that improve his strength, reflexes, and mental focus. (7) Over time, these efforts helped him become the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history at the age of 20.
(8) Tyson's story offers important lessons about discipline and resilience. (9) While his career faced numerous challenges, his determination and natural talent made him one of the most iconic athletes of all time. (10) Today, Tyson continues to inspire a new generation, whether through his ventures in entertainment or his reflections on life beyond the ring.
10.9(D)(iii) 16. What change needs to be made in sentence 6?
A. Delete the comma after fame.
B. Change improve to improved.
C. Change reflexes to reflexs.
D. No change is needed.
The Election of 1860
(1) The Presidential Election of 1860 was a watershed moment in American history. (2) In the decade leading up to the election Americans witnessed rising tensions between northern and southern states.
(3) Territories tried to join the Union as new states. (4) The question of slavery repeatedly arose. (5) Was it up to the states to decide whether or not to continue the unfair institution of slavery? (6) Or should the federal government intervene to keep slave states and free states equal in Congress or promote the decline of slavery? (7) This led to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which prohibited slavery in new states north of the southern border of Missouri.
11. What is the most effective way to revise sentence 2?
In the decade leading up to the election; Americans witnessed rising tensions between northern and southern states.
In the decade leading up to the election, Americans witnessed rising tensions between northern and southern states.
In the decade leading up to the election Americans, witnessed rising tensions between northern and southern states.
No change is necessary.
(1) The Presidential Election of 1860 was a watershed moment in American history. (2) In the decade leading up to the election Americans witnessed rising tensions between northern and southern states.
(3) Territories tried to join the Union as new states. (4) The question of slavery repeatedly arose. (5) Was it up to the states to decide whether or not to continue the unfair institution of slavery? (6) Or should the federal government intervene to keep slave states and free states equal in Congress or promote the decline of slavery? (7) This led to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which prohibited slavery in new states north of the southern border of Missouri.
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 3 and 4?
Territories trying to join the Union as new states causes the question of slavery to arise.
The question of slavery repeatedly arose, affecting territories trying to join the Union as new states.
As territories tried to join the Union as new states; the question of slavery repeatedly arose.
As territories tried to join the Union as new states, the question of slavery repeatedly arose.
Draw Ms. Graham's face
What's the best Christmas movie?
Elf
Home Alone
The Grinch
A Christmas Story
During the student’s presentation, her phone began to ring.
What is the best way to revise the sentence?
The student was presenting and this is when her phone began to ring.
Presenting is when her phone began to ring.
During the student’s presentation; her phone began to ring.
No change is needed
from Big, Bad Billboards
(1) Cars today have hundreds of built-in features intended to make driving safer. (2) For example, many cars have back-up cameras so that drivers can see something directly behind them when the cars are moving in reverse. (3) Some cars have a sensor built into it that alerts the driver if the car starts to drift too close to the side of the road. (4) One car model offers facial-recognision software that can detect when a driver becomes sleepy. (5) But car companies can't protect drivers from external distractions that pull their attention away from safe driving. (6) One such external distraction is the highway billboard, and these huge distractions ought to be removed from all highways across the country.
(7) Billboards are merely oversized advertisements calling attention to everything from luxury cars to urgent care locations. (8) In order to catch the eyes of a car's occupants as they speed by, typical highway billboards must be large — some can easily measure 15 feet high by 50 feet wide. (9) Multiple studies have shown that external distractions of that magnitude can be dangerous, as they take the driver's attention away from the road for a longer period of time than is considered safe. (10) When drivers take their concentration off the road, accidents are caused.
10.9(D)(ii) 18. What change needs to be made in sentence 3?
Change built to build.
Change it to them.
Insert a comma after close.
Change too to to.
from Big, Bad Billboards
(1) Cars today have hundreds of built-in features intended to make driving safer. (2) For example, many cars have back-up cameras so that drivers can see something directly behind them when the cars are moving in reverse. (3) Some cars have a sensor built into it that alerts the driver if the car starts to drift too close to the side of the road. (4) One car model offers facial-recognision software that can detect when a driver becomes sleepy. (5) But car companies can't protect drivers from external distractions that pull their attention away from safe driving. (6) One such external distraction is the highway billboard, and these huge distractions ought to be removed from all highways across the country.
(7) Billboards are merely oversized advertisements calling attention to everything from luxury cars to urgent care locations. (8) In order to catch the eyes of a car's occupants as they speed by, typical highway billboards must be large — some can easily measure 15 feet high by 50 feet wide. (9) Multiple studies have shown that external distractions of that magnitude can be dangerous, as they take the driver's attention away from the road for a longer period of time than is considered safe. (10) When drivers take their concentration off the road, accidents are caused.
10.9(D)(ii) 19. What change needs to be made in sentence 8 ?
Change occupants to ocupants.
Change typical to typicall.
Change they to it.
No change is needed.
Read this sentence: The kids in the after-
school program for the residents of a retirement center made cards.
What is the most effective revision of this sentence?
The kids in the after-school program made cards they were for the residents of a
retirement center.
The kids in the after-school program and the residents of a retirement center made
cards.
The kids in the after-school program made cards for the residents of a retirement
center.
The kids in the after-school program of a retirement center made cards for the
residents.
Read this sentence: To use the system,
the surgeon makes three or four
small incisions in a patient, and the
surgeon then inserts stainless-steel
rods into the openings.
To use the system, the surgeon, while making three or four small incisions in a patient,
inserts stainless-steel rods into the openings.
To use the system, the surgeon makes three or four small incisions in a patient who
inserts stainless-steel rods into the openings.
To use the system, the surgeon makes three or four small incisions in a patient she
then inserts stainless-steel rods into the openings.
To use the system, the surgeon makes three or four small incisions in a patient and
then inserts stainless-steel rods into the openings.
Read this sentence: Employers need workers who can communicate in different
languages and different cultures are understood.
What is the most effective revision?
Employers need workers who can communicate in different languages, different
cultures should be understood.
Employers need workers who can communicate in different languages and understand
different cultures.
Employers need workers who can communicate and are understood in different
languages or different cultures.
Employers need workers who can communicate in different languages; and workers
need different cultures.
Read this sentence:
Now I
want to convince others that the plays of Shakespeare is timeless, entertaining,
and actually quite accessible.
What change needs to be made?
Change others to other’s
Change is to are
Change quite to quiet
Change accessible to accessable
