Editing Task Practice

Some islands have gained great notorieties because of their attractiveness to tourists.

Which change, if any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• reputations

• observations

• infamies

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There are many options for island vacations: Hawaii, Tahiti, Turks and Caicos, and many more.

What change, if any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• options for the island vacations Hawaii

• options: for island vacations Hawaii

• options for island vacations, Hawaii

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Islands are defined as bodies of land surrounded by water, oceans, lakes, and rivers are all potential locales.

Which change, is any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• water; oceans, lakes, and rivers are all potential locales.

• water, oceans, lakes; and rivers are all potential locales.

• water, oceans: lakes and rivers are all potential locales.

• no change

While some islands cater to tourism, others restricting access. One example is the Hawaiian island of Niihau.

Which change, if any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• While some islands catering to tourism, others restricting access.

• While some islands cater to tourism, others restrict access.

• While some islands cater to tourism, others restricts access.

• no change

This mile-long island boasts pristine beaches and a marine nature reserve that are found appealing by tourists who love nature.

Which change, if any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• that are found appealing by nature-loving tourists

• that by tourists who are nature-loving are appeals

• that appeal to tourists who love nature

• no change

This mile-long island boasts pristine beaches and a marine nature reserve that are found appealing by tourists who love nature.

Which change, if any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• that are found appealing by nature-loving tourists

• that by tourists who are nature-loving are appeals

• that appeal to tourists who love nature

• no change

The island's beauty and tranquility attracts many tourists every year.

Which change, if any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• The island's beauty and tranquility attract

• The island's beauty and tranquility attracted

• The island's beauty and tranquility attraction

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Islands offer a variety of activities for tourists, including snorkeling, hiking, and bird watching.

Which change, if any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• Islands offer a variety of activities for tourists: snorkeling, hiking, and bird watching.

• Islands offer a variety of activities for tourists; snorkeling, hiking, and bird watching.

• Islands offer a variety of activities for tourists - snorkeling, hiking, and bird watching.

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Islands are often home to species that are not found anywhere else on Earth.

Which change, if any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• Islands are often home to species, that are not found anywhere else on Earth.

• Islands are often home to species that are not found, anywhere else on Earth.

• Islands are often home to species that are not found anywhere else, on Earth.

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Despite their beauty, islands can also be vulnerable to environmental threats.

Which change, if any, is needed to revise the underlined text?

• Despite their beauty; islands can also be vulnerable to environmental threats.

• Despite their beauty islands can also be vulnerable to environmental threats.

• Despite their beauty, islands can also be vulnerable, to environmental threats.

• no change