8th Edit & Revise Quiz

1. 1. Which of the following should replace sentence 3 to more effectively state the claim Gage is making in this paper?

• A. In fact, the size of a community is really not that important.

• B. In fact, community celebrations should be viewed as essential.

• C. In fact, there are different types of community celebrations.

• D. In fact, both children and adults have a great deal of fun at them.

2. 2. . Gage wants to combine the ideas in sentences 5 and 6. In the box provided, write a new sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way

4 Which sentence can BEST follow and support sentence 24?

• A. As a result, there can be times when those in charge are forced to take on too much.

• B. Furthermore, not everyone will want to do some of the jobs required for a community celebration.

• C. Similarly, a sign-up sheet is an efficient way to find out how many people are available to help.

• D. In addition, the weather may be a factor when deciding whether to hold an event indoors or outdoors.

5. 5. Which sentence should replace sentence 31 to bring this paper to a more effective conclusion?

• A. Community celebrations are happening all over the country, and they will continue to happen for many years to come

• B. The best community celebrations are the ones in which many people participate in the planning and maintain good attitudes.

• C. Community celebrations can be good for the health of both individuals and the community they have chosen to call home.

• D. People should consider attending a community celebration to meet others in their community and make good friends.

3. 3. What is the BEST way to revise sentence 22 to avoid repeating an idea?

• A. Depending on if it is large or complex, volunteers may have to start planning a whole year of celebration in advance.

• B. Volunteers may have to start planning, depending on how large or complex it is, a whole year in advance for a celebration.

• C. Depending on how large or complex a celebration is, volunteers may have to start planning a whole year in advance.

• D. Volunteers may have to start and begin planning a whole year in advance, depending on how large or complex a celebration is.