Sentence Improvement Underlined Segment ReplacementSet 14

1You want to tell a colleague about the result of something you both worked on. You write:
2What is the purpose of comparing drafts to final documents?
3When do writers remove irrelevant details?
4The baby birds just hatched we should leave them alone.
5Tara is in a hurry. She hasn't got a lot of .....
6Choose the correct answer (a or b) to complete the sentence: A sweater is something people wear when
7When introducing yourself in a formal setting, which of these is the best format?
8In the summer, there's lots to do in California.
9Choose the revision that best corrects the dangling modifier in each sentence. Driving home, the rain stopped for a few minutes.
10If you have nothing nice to say, .....
11Which revision best clarifies this sentence:'I decided on the bus to listen to my new playlist.'?
12CAUTIONVOLCANIC FUMES AREHAZAROUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND BE LIFE-THREATENINGVISITORS WITH BREATHING AND HEART PROBLEMS, PREGNANT WOMENAND YOUNG CHILDRENVisitors with breathing problems are not allowed to visit the area because .....
13Don't run across the while there is much traffic.
14How can the sentence be improved: "Driving carefully avoids accidents." ?
15After some days, Paulo was well again. He had regained his health.
16Look at the clear sky. .....
17Which one of these options completes the sentence in a way that makes the most sense?Having run around with other dogs for an hour,
18What is the BEST way to revise sentence 21?(21) They had been having trouble, and it was in the past for some of the kids in paying attention.
19Fill in the blank: Class 1A was defeated, and Class ..... won the championship.
20When checking facilities in quality control, inspectors check .....
21I was both tired and hungry when I arrived home.
22CPS MAR 2009 data Men work on average ..... more hours per week than women
23What is the best way to revise this sentence for clarity: "The man who is tall is my uncle" ?
24We only get home with our son from France yesterday.
25As businesses seek funding for expansion, they weigh the advantages of debt financing against equity, considering factors such as ..... payments, ownership dilution, and long-term financial implications.
26Which revision improves parallelism in the headline without changing meaning?
27FINISH the SENTENCE:The grass is green and the sky is ......
28I usually read before bed.
29The second bomb went off in .....
30Don't throw away your used household items, but ..... and recycle them.
31Dictate the following sentence accurately: 'He finished his homework before dinner.'
32Average earnings for men were $ ..... (round to the nearest 1,000), whileaverage earnings for women were roughly $ ..... (round to the nearest1,000) les
33Why do we revise and edit?
34All of the following tasks are typically part of the revision process except:
35In a new maximum security design, remote holding cells shall be provided with adequate Toilets, lavatories capable of providing ....., and floor drains.
36Please complete the following sentences correctly.A: Shall i bring you a glass of cold water?B: .....
37Please wear your seatbelt. If you ....., you could get hurt.
38American Behaviour: Which response is more direct? "Will I get my replacement printer before the end of the month?'
39Bad grammar speaks louder than your .....?
40Choose the correct answers to complete the following sentences:This room is .....
41To address language barriers, use ..... language and avoid jargon.
42To all our customers:La Plaza cafe has changed! All our food is freshly cooked by our new Italian chefs.
43Using renewable resources carefully helps .....
44Fill in the blank: To prevent disease transmission, you should ..... contact with blood/bodily fluids (gloves).
45..... protect us from germs and keep our body .....
46Peer editing using an editing codeSelect one:
47Contributing to the common good means acting in ways that .....
48Complete each of the following sentence. Vina wakes up early. She has many household chores to do. Vina is .....
49Google is predictive. That means .....
50Correct the sentence: "Because I forgot my keys."
51They Drive .....
52Which revision makes the sentence more descriptive? "The dog ran fast."
53How can a writer improve clarity in their sentences?
54Choose the most formal language to complete the gaps.I look forward to .....
55Which sentence is suitable to complete the beginning of the application letter above?
56Don't drink too much .....
57Select the right answer:Listen to .....
58Revision Practice: Choose the most precise revision of the sentence "The thing was broken."
59On the Writing test, what do expression of ideas questions ask you to do?
60Match the rest of the sentence: The VIP box
61When a question asks you to clarify something, what does that mean?