Revision Practice

Ari has left an important detail out of the second paragraph (sentences 8–10).

At the end of the grading period, each student received a citizenship grade in addition to his or her academic grades.

Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence?

• Before sentence 8

• After sentence 8

• After sentence 9

• After sentence 10

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Ainsely  has included a sentence that repeats information. Which sentence should be removed from this paragraph?

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 6

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Kyle would like to include his claim. Which sentence should be added before paragraph 1?

• Watching television makes a person healthy. 

• Watching television can be a sign of intelligence. 

• Television can be a positive influence on people. 

• Television has more varied programs than ever before.

Which sentence contains extraneous details and should be omitted?

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Brooke has not used a transition word at the beginning of sentence 6. Select the word that would best fit at the beginning of this sentence.

_________ her rescuer decided to give the pig a canvas and some

• In the beginning,

• However,

• As a result,

• n addition,

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Brooke would like to revise a sentence that repeats information. Which sentence repeats an idea?

• Sentence 7

• Sentence 8

• Sentence 9

• Sentence 10

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the best way to combine sentence 12 and sentence 13?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Brooke wants to replace the word show in sentence 16. Select the BEST word for Brooke to use in this sentence.

Its aim is to _________ the effect of farm agriculture on the planet and inspire change.

• explain

• determine

• highlight

• illustrate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7