Revising Practice 1

(8) Regular exercise provides significant benefits for both physical and mental health.

What sentence would best follow and support sentence 8?

 

• Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise worldwide.

• Many people find it difficult to stick to an exercise routine.

• Studies show that exercise can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase energy levels.

• Eating a balanced diet is also essential for staying healthy.

David  would like to add another detail to the following paragraph.

"His wheels hummed softly against the concrete, steady and smooth."

Where is the best place to insert this sentence?

• After sentence 1

• After sentence 2

• After sentence 3

• After sentence 5

What is the BEST transition to add to the beginning of sentence 2?

• Instead

• Furthermore

• As a result

• Nevertheless

Maria has included a sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. Which sentence should she remove?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

(1) Liam wanted to join the debate team. (2) He knew it would improve his public speaking skills.

What is the MOST effective way to combine sentences 1 and 2?

 

• Knowing it would improve his public speaking skills, Liam wanted to join the debate team.

• Liam wanted to join the debate team, which made him realize it would improve his public speaking skills.

• Liam wanted to join the debate team, and he knew it would improve his public speaking skills.

• Liam knew it would improve his public speaking skills when he wanted to join the debate team.

Which sentence should come before sentence 22 to serve as a topic sentence for the paragraph (sentences 22–25)?

• Recycling efforts have helped reduce some plastic waste in recent years.

• The presence of plastic in oceans is a growing concern for many scientists.

• Plastic waste in oceans poses a serious threat to the environment and wildlife.

• While plastic is convenient, it has significant environmental drawbacks.

Hannah would like to add another detail to the following paragraph.

"The straps dug into his shoulders, reminding him how much work lay ahead."

Where is the best place to insert this sentence?

• After sentence 1

• After sentence 2

• After sentence 3

• After sentence 4

What is the BEST transition to add to the beginning of sentence 3?

• In contrast

• In addition

• Therefore

• Unfortunately

Which sentence in the paragraph (sentences 1 - 5) is extraneous and should be removed from the essay?

• Sarah enjoys cooking, especially trying new recipes she finds online.

• Last weekend, she made a delicious pasta dish with fresh tomatoes and basil.

• Basil is an herb that grows best in warm, sunny conditions.

• Her family loved the meal and asked her to make it again.

(1) The committee discussed the project, and the members shared ideas, made suggestions, and also were debating potential challenges.

What revision should be made to the sentence 1?

• The committee discussed the project, and the members shared ideas, made suggestions, and also debated potential challenges.

• The committee discussed the project, and the members were sharing ideas, making suggestions, and debating potential challenges.

• The committee discussed the project, sharing ideas, making suggestions, and debated potential challenges.

• The committee discussed the project, and the members shared ideas, made suggestions, and debating potential challenges.