Editing Skills Quiz

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• She don't like going to the gym.

• She doesn't like going to the gym.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the correct punctuation to complete the sentence: "Can you believe it __ I just won the lottery!"

• ?

• !

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence that is structured correctly.

• Despite the rain, the game was cancelled.

• The game was cancelled despite the rain.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which option shows the correct use of commas?

• My best friends, are Sam, Alex, and Chris.

• My best friends are Sam, Alex, and Chris.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Select the sentence that has proper subject-verb agreement.

• The list of items are on the desk.

• The list of items is on the desk.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the main purpose of proofreading a document?

• To check for and correct grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

• To rewrite the entire content for better clarity.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which revision improves clarity and conciseness?

• The boy who was very hungry ate the cake.

• The very hungry boy ate the cake.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the sentence that effectively uses active voice for clearer writing.

• The meeting was led by the manager.

• The manager led the meeting.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the option that best revises the following sentence for clarity: "He delivered the performance, which was both powerful and moving, with great skill."

• He skillfully delivered a powerful and moving performance.

• The performance, which he delivered, was powerful, moving, and done with great skill.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which option demonstrates the best way to improve sentence structure for enhanced readability?

• Although it was raining, which she didn’t like, she walked to the store.

• Despite disliking the rain, she walked to the store.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept