Add and Remove Sentences

Bo wants to replace sentence 12 with a better topic sentence. Which of these sentences would be the best replacement for sentence 12?

• The water from your roof might contain harmful bacteria, so you should never drink it.

• Rain barrels often have screens over the top to let water in but keep insects out.

• If you install a rain barrel, you can catch rain and use it in many ways.

• The water fro m a rain barrel can be used to moisten clay for art project.

Which sentence should be removed from this selection?

• sentence 6

• sentence 7

• sentence 13

• sentence 14

Which sentence can be removed without affecting the overall meaning of the paragraph?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The sun rises in the east.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The leaves were green.

Identify the sentence that should be added to improve the coherence of the paragraph.

• The sky is blue.

• Furthermore, the evidence supports the claim.

• The dog is barking.

• The sun sets in the west.

Choose the sentence that does not belong in the following list: 'The apple is red. The banana is yellow. The sky is blue. The grass is green.'

• The apple is red.

• The banana is yellow.

• The sky is blue.

• The grass is green.

Which sentence should be removed to maintain the focus of the paragraph on environmental issues?

• Pollution is a major concern.

• Recycling can help reduce waste.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

• Deforestation affects wildlife.

Select the sentence that should be added to provide a concluding thought to the paragraph.

• In conclusion, these factors contribute to climate change.

• The dog chased the ball.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The car is parked outside.

Which sentence can be removed to eliminate redundancy?

• The car is fast and speedy.

• The train is on time.

• The plane is flying high.

• The boat is sailing smoothly.

Identify the sentence that should be added to introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

• The main cause of pollution is industrial waste.

• The cat is purring.

• The sun is setting.

• The dog is barking.

Choose the sentence that should be removed to improve the clarity of the paragraph.

• The flowers are blooming.

• The sun is shining.

• The dog is barking.

• The sky is blue.