Revising and Editing K&D 1

What is the BEST way to revise sentence 3 to avoid repeating ideas?

• A It's no wonder their skin is black beneath all that fur - it helps absorb heat from the sun's rays!

• B It's no wonder their skin is black beneath all those hollow strands of fur - it helps absorb heat!

• C It's no wonder their skin is black beneath all those hollow strands of fur - it helps absorb heat into the strands of fur!

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The word different is not the most appropriate word to use in sentence 6. Select the word that should replace different in this sentence. With their (a)   adaptations, polar bears are truly a remarkable part of nature.

• impressive
• irreplaceable
• sophisticated

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Sentence 2 needs to be revised. On your answer page, rewrite sentence 2 in a clear and effective way.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

The author forgot to include this sentence in the paragraph. These include having water to sustain life and having air for living organisms to breathe. Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence?

• A After sentence 1

• B After sentence 2

• C After sentence 3

• D After sentence 4

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the MOST effective way to revise sentence 5?

• A In the morning, he wore them to school, the next day, and observed they were heavy.

• B He wore them to school the next day and, in the morning, observed they were heavy.

• C The next day he wore them to school and observed they were heavy, in the morning.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

The word drowsy is not the most effective word to use in sentence 7. Which word should replace drowsy in this sentence? (a)  

• D exhausted
• A dreamy
• B shattered
• C beat

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The author wants to use a better transition at the beginning of sentence 5. Select the word that should replace Also in this sentence. (a)   , volunteering benefits extend beyond physical and mental health.

• Furthermore
• Clearly
• Therefore

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which additional detail could BEST follow and support sentence 5?

• A Volunteers who create connections with other individuals become better people.

• B People can create connections with fellow citizens and feel the positive benefits.

• C Volunteering creates a unique opportunity for individuals to connect with others and build a sense of belonging.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The word depart is not the most appropriate word to use in sentence 4. Select the word that should replace depart in this sentence. This is possible due to the existence of specialized cells within the roach's head that prevent the blood vessels from clotting, which is a significant factor in causing biological tissues to (a)   .

• perish
• end
• surrender
• release

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The author wants to combine sentences 5 and 6. Write a new sentence that combines these ideas.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.3