Edit and Revision

When reading passages, you should 

• read them quickly and circle any errors that "jump out" at you

• not read the passages; just go to the questions

• spend a lot of time looking for mistakes

• look only at the pictures

Writing the sentence with the answer choice you think is correct

• is a total waste of time; I could be sleeping instead

• can sometimes help you better judge the edit or revision

Revision questions are likely to include questions about:

• clearly and effectively communication ideas

• specific grammar and mechanics rules

• punctuation, spelling, and correct parts of speech

• your Bitmoji's outfit changes

Editing questions will likely focus on

• clearly and effectively communicating ideas

• responding to the prompt and staying on topic

• development and organization of ideas

• specific grammar and mechanics rules (punctuation, spelling, and correct parts of speech(

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 8 and 9? (Which one is simple and flows best)

• He had a favorite book, since it was Romona Quimby Age 8.

• He had a favorite book and Romona Quimby Age 8.

• His favorite book was Beverly Cleary's Romona Quimby Age 8.

• He had a favorite book it was Beverly Cleary's Romona Quimby Age 8.

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 20? (Think which sentence sounds the BEST)

• All the while a regular kid had been thinking about a story.

• All the while she had been thinking of a story about a regular kid.

• All the while she had been thinking about a regular kid and a story.

• All the while she had been thinking of a story it was about a regular kid.

Readers ask Beverly stuff. How can this sentence be revised? What sounds the BEST?

• Readers sometimes ask Beverly why her books are so popular.

• There are readers who like to ask Beverly some stuff.

• Readers want Beverly to tell them more about his choices.

• The people who read the books want to know more.

Which of the following is a key focus during the editing process?

• A) Developing new ideas

• B) Correcting grammatical errors

• C) Adding more content

• D) Changing the topic

What is the primary goal of revision in writing?

• A) To increase word count

• B) To improve clarity and coherence

• C) To add complex vocabulary

• D) To change the writing style

Which sentence is correctly revised for clarity?

• A) The cat, which was black, sat on the mat.

• B) The cat sat on the mat, it was black.

• C) The black cat sat on the mat.

• D) On the mat sat the cat, black.