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  • The writer has not made the best word choice in this sentence. Which word would be a better choice to replace "damaged" in the sentence?
    injured
    sadly
    illness
    mournful
  • What is the most effective closing sentence for this paragraph?
    Now I know learning karate takes practice and hard work.
    That karate class was actually a lot of fun.
    Luckily, my karate teacher was patient and kind.
    All the other kids were much better than me.
  • The writer has not made the best word choice in this sentence. Which word would be a better choice to replace "orderly" in the sentence?
    eventful
    tranquil
    neutral
    calmly
  • The writer has included an extraneous sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should be deleted?
    Sentence 2
    Sentence 5
    Sentence 3
    Sentence 4
  • What is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?
    Ask for help if you need help revising this sentence.
    Revising this sentence needs help, so ask for it.
    If you need help with this sentence, ask for help.
    If you need help revising this sentence, you should ask.
  • What is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?
    She likes to draw and singing with dancing.
    Drawing, singing; she likes to dance
    She likes drawing, singing, and dancing.
    She likes drawing, to sing, and dancing.
  • The meaning of this sentence is unclear. Which word should be changed to improve the clarity of the sentence?
    Change "boasted" to "bragged"
    Change "competition" to "game"
    Change "Ollie's brother" to "Him"
    Change "he" to "Ollie"
  • Which word should be added to improve the transition between these two sentences?
    Consequently
    At the same time
    Because
    For instance
  • What is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?
    I walk my dog, feed him, and love him.
    I walking my dog, feeding him, and loving him.
    I walk my dog while feeding him and love him.
    I walk my dog, feed him, and to love him.
  • What is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?
    The park was filled with the musical singing of song birds.
    The birds filled the park with sounds of singing and songs.
    The park was filled with musical singing of birds singing.
    The park was filled with the musical sound of birds singing.
  • The meaning of this sentence is unclear. Which word should be changed to improve the clarity of the sentence?
    Change "disappointed" to "saddened"
    Change "canceled" to "ended"
    Change "they" to "the team"
    Change "the game" to "it"
  • The writer has included an extraneous sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should be deleted?
    Sentence 5
    Sentence 4
    Sentence 2
    Sentence 3
  • What would be an effective controlling idea to add at the end of this paragraph?
    If you want to learn a new skill, take a risk and try it!
    You won't get anywhere if you don't try it yourself.
    Learning something new means you have to learn it.
    You can't do anything if you just sit quietly and read it.
  • Which word should be added to improve the transition between these two sentences?
    Consequently
    In addition
    For example
    As a result