Print Grammar and sentences · Year 4 English

Question 1

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that gives a reason: We moved indoors ____ the storm was approaching.

because
before
although
unless

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Question 2

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that means at the same time: I held the funnel ____ Leo poured the water.

because
after
while
unless

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Question 3

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that puts packing first: ____ we packed the tent, we began the walk home.

Unless
Although
Before
After

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Question 4

time cause and condition · core

Choose the conjunction that means except if: We will walk to school ____ it rains heavily.

because
after
unless
while

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Question 5

time cause and condition · core

Choose the conjunction that shows an unexpected contrast: ____ the track was steep, Ava reached the top.

Because
If
Although
Before

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Question 6

time cause and condition · core

Choose the conjunction that gives a condition: You may use the library computer ____ you have permission.

after
because
while
if

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Question 7

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that explains why: The plant wilted ____ it had not been watered.

because
until
while
although

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Question 8

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that names a stopping point: Wait here ____ the lights turn green.

because
until
unless
although

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Question 9

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that puts washing first: Wash your hands ____ you prepare the food.

after
because
before
although

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Question 10

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that marks a time: The crowd cheered ____ the runner crossed the finish line.

when
although
unless
because of

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Question 11

time cause and condition · core

Which joining word makes a complex sentence giving a reason? The bird sheltered ____ the wind was strong.

because
and
or
but

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Question 12

time cause and condition · core

Which sentence says the lights went out first?

Before the lights went out, we found a torch.
We found a torch before the power failed.
After the lights went out, we found a torch.
We found a torch while the lights were still on.

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Question 13

time cause and condition · core

Which sentence says the two actions overlapped in time?

Mia read the recipe before Arun weighed the flour.
Arun weighed the flour once Mia had finished reading.
Mia read the recipe after Arun weighed the flour.
While Mia read the recipe, Arun weighed the flour.

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Question 14

time cause and condition · core

Which sentence makes drying the paint a condition for hanging the picture?

Although the paint was wet, we hung the picture.
The paint dried after we hung the picture.
We hung the picture and the paint was wet.
If the paint is dry, we can hang the picture.

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Question 15

time cause and condition · support

Choose the connective showing the next step: First fold the paper. ____, press the crease flat.

Instead
Otherwise
However
Next

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Question 16

time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective that introduces a different result from the expected one: The path was muddy. ____, our boots stayed dry.

Therefore
Next
For example
However

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Question 17

time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective showing a result: The tap was left running. ____, the bucket overflowed.

Meanwhile
For example
As a result
In contrast

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Question 18

time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective that means at the same time: The adults prepared lunch. ____, the children set the table.

Eventually
Instead
Meanwhile
Therefore

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Question 19

time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective introducing an example: Many animals are active at night. ____, possums often feed after dark.

As a result
Beforehand
Nevertheless
For example

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Question 20

time cause and condition · support

Choose the connective showing the final step: Stir the batter and pour it into the tin. ____, place the tin in the oven.

Meanwhile
Earlier
Finally
Instead

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Question 21

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which part can stand alone as a complete sentence in: Although it was cold, we ate outside?

Although it was cold
was cold
Although it
we ate outside

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Question 22

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which is the dependent clause in: We took a shortcut because we were late?

because we were late
took a shortcut
we were late
We took a shortcut

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Question 23

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which is the independent clause in: When the bell rang, everyone lined up?

lined up
When the bell
When the bell rang
everyone lined up

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Question 24

independent and dependent clauses · support

Which group of words is a complete sentence?

The puppy slept beside the heater.
While the puppy slept.
Because the puppy was tired.
After the puppy's walk.

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Question 25

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which addition completes the fragment: Before the visitors arrived, ____?

after the door opened
because the room was empty
we arranged the chairs
while the clock ticked

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Question 26

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which addition completes the fragment: Although the box looked small, ____?

before we opened it
because it was cardboard
while we watched
it held twelve books

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Question 27

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which sentence contains a dependent clause giving a reason?

We wore hats and carried water.
Our hats were wide and colourful.
The bright sun shone above our hats.
We wore hats because the sun was bright.

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Question 28

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which sentence is complex, with a dependent time clause?

When the tide fell, we explored the rocks.
The tide fell and we explored the rocks.
We explored the wet, slippery rocks.
The tide was low and calm.

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Question 29

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which word makes this clause dependent: unless the coach calls?

unless
the
calls
coach

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Question 30

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which independent clause best completes the meaning: If the rope breaks, ____?

the bucket will fall
because the bucket is heavy
while we hold it
unless the bucket falls

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Question 31

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which option combines these ideas into a complex sentence without changing their cause: The floor was wet. I slipped.

Although I slipped, the floor became wet.
I slipped and the floor dried.
I slipped because the floor was wet.
The floor was wet because I slipped.

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Question 32

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which option keeps the same meaning as: Because the gate was locked, we used another entrance?

The gate was locked because we used another entrance.
We used another entrance because the gate was locked.
We used another entrance before the gate was locked.
We locked the gate after using another entrance.

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Question 33

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which option keeps the same meaning as: Before we left, we checked the windows?

We left while someone else checked the windows.
We checked the windows after we left.
We left before checking the windows.
We checked the windows before we left.

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Question 34

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which clause tells why in: Since the bridge was closed, the bus took a different route?

Since the bridge was closed
the bus took a different route
a different route
the bridge

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Question 35

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which sentence needs an independent clause added to complete it?

We watched the painters work.
The painters cleaned their brushes.
The painters worked carefully.
While the painters cleaned their brushes.

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Question 36

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · support

Which phrase tells where in: The gecko hid behind the picture?

the picture
hid
The gecko
behind the picture

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Question 37

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · support

Which phrase tells when in: We will meet after the concert?

after the concert
will meet
We will
the concert

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Question 38

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · support

Which group tells how in: The nurse closed the door very gently?

The nurse
the door
very gently
closed the door

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Question 39

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · core

Which phrase tells how long in: The team practised for two hours?

two
for two hours
The team
practised

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Question 40

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · core

Which phrase tells with what in: We lifted the lid with a wooden spoon?

We lifted
with a wooden spoon
the lid
wooden

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Question 41

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · support

Which phrase tells where in: Beyond the fence, sheep grazed quietly?

Beyond the fence
grazed
sheep
quietly

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Question 42

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · core

Which word tells how often in: Our class regularly visits the library?

regularly
visits
class
library

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Question 43

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · core

Which group tells how in: The snail moved extremely slowly?

The snail
extremely slowly
snail moved
moved

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Question 44

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · extension

Which phrase adds a reason in: The match stopped because of the rain?

the rain
The match
because of the rain
stopped

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Question 45

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · support

Which phrase tells where the keys were put: Lena placed the keys beside the vase?

the keys
beside the vase
Lena placed
the vase

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Question 46

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · support

Add a phrase telling when: The market opens ____.

at nine o'clock
very quietly
with a ribbon
near the river

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Question 47

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · support

Add a phrase telling where: The children waited ____.

very patiently
for ten minutes
under the shelter
until noon

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Question 48

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · core

Add an adverb group telling how: The dancer landed ____.

beside her partner
after lunch
on the stage
quite softly

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Question 49

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · core

Which sentence gives the most precise location of the lost notebook?

The notebook is in a place.
The notebook is under the second desk beside the window.
The notebook is somewhere nearby.
The notebook is probably around.

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Question 50

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · extension

Which added phrase explains why the game was cancelled?

before the afternoon bell
with a loud announcement
because of the flooded oval
at the school gate

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Question 51

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · extension

Which phrase can move to the beginning without changing the main meaning of: We ate lunch under the gum tree?

ate lunch
Under the gum tree
We ate
the gum

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Question 52

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · extension

Which sentence tells both when and where the group met?

After school, the group met beside the fountain.
The friendly group met everyone.
The group met and talked.
The group met very quietly.

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Question 53

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · core

Which phrase describes how the parcel was carried? The courier carried the parcel with great care.

carried the parcel
with great care
the parcel
The courier

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Question 54

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · extension

Which change strengthens the adverb gently without changing the action?

The wind stopped blowing.
The gentle wind blew.
The wind blew yesterday.
The wind blew very gently.

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Question 55

adverb groups and prepositional phrases · extension

Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase to tell when the story happened?

Building a cubby was enjoyable.
During the holidays, we built a cubby.
We carefully built a cubby.
We built a wonderful cubby.

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Question 56

consistent verb tense · support

Yesterday, we ____ a nest in the old tree.

found
finding
will find
find

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Question 57

consistent verb tense · support

Choose the present-tense verb for this routine: Every morning, the bus ____ outside the gate.

stopped
stops
stopping
will stopped

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Question 58

consistent verb tense · support

Tomorrow, the class ____ the new exhibition.

has visited
will visit
visiting
visited

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Question 59

consistent verb tense · core

Which verb keeps this recount in the past: We opened the box and ____ a note inside?

discover
discovering
will discover
discovered

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Question 60

consistent verb tense · core

Which sentence keeps the tense consistent?

Zara picked a leaf and places it in her book.
Zara picked a leaf and placed it in her book.
Zara will pick a leaf and placed it in her book.
Zara picks a leaf and placed it in her book.

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Question 61

consistent verb tense · support

Choose the correct past-tense verb: Last night, we ____ a strange noise.

heard
hear
heared
hearing

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Question 62

consistent verb tense · support

Choose the correct past-tense verb: The dog ____ across the oval yesterday.

ran
running
runs
run

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Question 63

consistent verb tense · support

Choose the correct past-tense verb: Last week, I ____ my lunch at home.

leaved
left
leaving
leave

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Question 64

consistent verb tense · core

Choose the correct past-tense verb: During yesterday's lesson, we ____ about reptiles.

written
write
wrote
writing

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Question 65

consistent verb tense · core

Choose the correct past-tense verb: Yesterday, the wind ____ the kite into a tree.

blew
blow
blowing
blown

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Question 66

consistent verb tense · core

Which sentence describes an action happening right now?

The students will paint the backdrop tomorrow.
The students had painted the backdrop before lunch.
The students painted the backdrop yesterday.
The students are painting the backdrop.

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Question 67

consistent verb tense · extension

Which sentence describes an action that was in progress when something interrupted it?

I was reading when the phone rang.
I read after the phone rang.
I will read when the phone rings.
I read because the phone had stopped ringing.

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Question 68

consistent verb tense · core

Which sentence describes a future action?

We will plant the seedlings next week.
We are planting the seedlings now.
We planted the seedlings last week.
We had planted the seedlings before the rain.

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Question 69

consistent verb tense · core

Choose the verb that agrees and keeps the present tense: The kittens ____ under the chair.

will sleep
sleep
sleeps
slept

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Question 70

consistent verb tense · core

Choose the verb that agrees and keeps the present tense: Each player ____ a water bottle.

carry
carries
carried
carrying

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Question 71

consistent verb tense · extension

Choose the verb that keeps the account in the past: I was hungry because I ____ breakfast.

am missing
had missed
will miss
miss

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Question 72

consistent verb tense · extension

Which correction keeps both actions in the past: The bell rang and the children rush outside?

Change rush to will rush.
Change rang to rings.
Change rush to rushed.
Change rang to ringing.

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Question 73

consistent verb tense · extension

Which correction keeps this explanation in the present: Water freezes when the temperature dropped below its freezing point?

Change dropped to will dropped.
Change freezes to freezing.
Change dropped to drops.
Change freezes to froze.

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Question 74

consistent verb tense · extension

Which sentence uses a change of tense to show two different times clearly?

Yesterday I walk to school, but tomorrow I rode.
Yesterday I will walk to school, but tomorrow I rode.
Yesterday I walked to school, but tomorrow I will ride.
Yesterday I walking to school, but tomorrow I ride.

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Question 75

consistent verb tense · core

Which verb completes the sentence correctly: We have ____ all the seeds?

planted
planting
plants
plant

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Question 76

direct and reported speech · support

Which sentence reports the speech instead of quoting exact words?

Maya said that she liked the story.
Maya said, "I like the story."
"Do you like the story?" asked Maya.
"I like the story," Maya said.

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Question 77

direct and reported speech · support

Which sentence contains direct speech?

According to Ben, the water was cold.
Ben described the cold water.
Ben said that the water was cold.
"The water is cold," said Ben.

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Question 78

direct and reported speech · core

Nora said, "I am tired." Which report keeps Nora as the tired person?

Nora said that we were tired.
Nora said that her friends were tired.
Nora said that she was tired.
Nora said that I was tired.

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Question 79

direct and reported speech · extension

Leo said to me, "Your bag is open." Which report preserves the meaning?

Leo told me that his bag was open.
Leo told me that her bag was open.
Leo told me that my bag was open.
Leo told me that their bag was open.

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Question 80

direct and reported speech · extension

The twins said, "We need help." Which report preserves who needs help?

The twins said that he needed help.
The twins said that I needed help.
The twins said that you needed help.
The twins said that they needed help.

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Question 81

direct and reported speech · core

On Monday, Ella said, "I will return tomorrow." In a later report, which day did Ella mean?

Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Sunday

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Question 82

direct and reported speech · core

On Friday, Max said, "I finished it yesterday." Which day did he mean?

Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

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Question 83

direct and reported speech · extension

Which report keeps the meaning of: "Close the gate, please," Mum said to me?

Mum asked whether the gate was closed.
Mum said that she had closed the gate.
Mum asked me to close the gate.
Mum told me to open the gate.

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Question 84

direct and reported speech · extension

Which report keeps the meaning of: "Where is the torch?" Dad asked?

Dad said where the torch was.
Dad said the torch was lost.
Dad asked where the torch was.
Dad asked me to hide the torch.

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Question 85

direct and reported speech · extension

Which report keeps the meaning of: "Do you need help?" Ava asked me?

Ava told me that I needed help.
Ava asked me to help her.
Ava asked whether I needed help.
Ava said that she needed help.

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Question 86

direct and reported speech · core

Which direct quotation matches: Sam told us that he was ready?

Sam said, "Are you ready?"
Sam said, "We are late."
Sam said, "You are ready."
Sam said, "I am ready."

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Question 87

direct and reported speech · core

Which direct quotation matches: The guide asked us to stay on the path?

"Please stay on the path," said the guide.
"I stayed on the path," said the guide.
"Who built this path?" asked the guide.
"The path is narrow," said the guide.

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Question 88

direct and reported speech · core

Which word must change to preserve the speaker in this report: Amir said, "My shoes are wet." Amir said that ____ shoes were wet?

my
our
his
your

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Question 89

direct and reported speech · core

Which report avoids claiming to quote exact words?

The coach explained that practice would start at four.
The coach said, "Practice starts at four."
The coach announced, "Four o'clock is practice time."
"Practice starts at four," the coach said.

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Question 90

direct and reported speech · extension

Which report keeps the certainty of: "The museum is open," said the guide?

The guide hoped that the museum was open.
The guide said that the museum might be open.
The guide said that the museum was open.
The guide wondered whether the museum was open.

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Question 91

editing for clear meaning · core

Which edit removes repeated meaning from: We returned back to the classroom?

Delete We.
Delete classroom.
Delete back.
Add again after back.

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Question 92

editing for clear meaning · core

Which edit completes the sentence: Because the lid was loose?

Add: very loose.
Add: and because the jar was full.
Add: the paint spilled.
Delete lid.

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Question 93

editing for clear meaning · extension

Which edit makes clear that the girl, rather than the dog, was wearing a hat?

The girl walked the dog with a hat.
The girl walked her dog wearing a hat.
Wearing a hat, the girl walked her dog.
The girl and dog walked wearing a hat.

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Question 94

editing for clear meaning · extension

Which sentence removes the unclear pronoun in: Ruby handed Isla her notebook?

Ruby handed her her notebook.
Ruby handed Isla Ruby's notebook.
Ruby gave it to her.
She handed Isla her notebook.

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Question 95

editing for clear meaning · core

Which edit best connects these ideas as cause and result: The battery was flat. The torch would not work?

The battery was flat before the torch was yellow.
The torch would not work because the battery was flat.
The torch would not work but the battery was full.
The battery was flat although the torch would not work.

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Question 96

editing for clear meaning · extension

Which sentence places only directly before the thing limited to one item?

I packed one jumper only yesterday.
I packed only one jumper.
I only packed one jumper.
Only I packed one jumper.

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Question 97

editing for clear meaning · core

Which edit fixes the missing verb: The children very excited about the excursion?

Add were after children.
Add quickly after children.
Delete very.
Add the before excursion.

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Question 98

editing for clear meaning · core

Which revision keeps the meaning and removes an unnecessary phrase: The tiny kitten was very small in size?

The kitten was enormous.
The very kitten was size.
The tiny kitten was very small.
The tiny kitten was very.

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Question 99

editing for clear meaning · core

Which revision makes the sequence clearest: We ate the bread before we baked it?

We ate the bread because we ate it.
We ate before it baked the bread.
Before the bread, we baked it.
We baked the bread before we ate it.

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Question 100

editing for clear meaning · core

Which edit makes this instruction a complete sentence: Carefully into the bowl?

Delete Carefully.
Add and at the end.
Add very before Carefully.
Add Pour the milk at the beginning.

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