Editing and Revising: A Guide for First Graders

Question 1

Which word is correct to use in the sentence: The dog (ran, run) to the park?

Accepted Answer

ran

Answer

run

Question 2

Which word completes the sentence correctly: The boy (jump, jumped) over the fence.

Accepted Answer

jumped

Answer

jump

Question 3

Which sentence uses correct punctuation: (A) The boy ran. (B) The boy ran?

Accepted Answer

(A) The boy ran.

Answer

(B) The boy ran?

Question 4

Which sentence is written correctly: (A) Me and my friend went to the store. (B) My friend and I went to the store.

Accepted Answer

(B) My friend and I went to the store.

Answer

(A) Me and my friend went to the store.

Question 5

Which sentence is using the correct capitalization: (A) i went to the park. (B) I went to the park.

Accepted Answer

(B) I went to the park.

Answer

(A) i went to the park.

Question 6

When checking for accuracy in writing, you can read it aloud to find any mistakes.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 7

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

The cat is sleeping on the bed.

Answer

the Cat is sleeping on the bed.

Question 8

Which of these words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

house

Answer

hause

Question 9

The word 'and' joins two words or groups of words together.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 10

To revise writing, it's important to check for errors.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 11

Sentences should end with a period.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 12

Editing marks, like 'n', help to show changes that need to be made.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 13

The purpose of editing and revising is to make your writing clear and free of errors.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 14

Which of these sentences has the correct first letter capitalized?

Accepted Answer

The cat sat on the mat.

Answer

the cat sat on the mat.

Answer

the Cat sat on the mat.

Question 15

Which of these sentences has the correct punctuation?

Accepted Answer

The dog barked loudly.

Answer

The dog barked loudly

Answer

The dog barked? loudly.

Question 16

Which of these sentences uses the correct form of the verb?

Accepted Answer

The boy ran to the store.

Answer

The boy run to the store.

Answer

The boy will run to the store.

Question 17

Which of these sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

My friend and I went to the park.

Answer

Me and my friend went to the park.

Answer

My friend and me went to the park.

Question 18

Which of these sentences has the most details?

Accepted Answer

The boy sat on the chair, which was very comfortable.

Answer

The boy sat on the chair.

Answer

The boy sat on the chair and read a book.

Question 19

Which of these sentences tells us exactly where the man went?

Accepted Answer

The man went to the grocery store to buy milk.

Answer

The man went to the store.

Answer

The man went to the grocery store.

Question 20

Which of these sentences uses the fewest words to say the same thing?

Accepted Answer

The boy ran quickly to the store.

Answer

The boy ran very quickly to the store.

Answer

The boy ran as fast as he could to the store.

Question 21

Which of these sentences tells us the most about the apple?

Accepted Answer

The boy ate the juicy apple in two bites.

Answer

The boy ate the apple.

Answer

The boy ate the juicy apple.

Question 22

What punctuation mark belongs at the end of this sentence: "My favorite color is blue"?

Accepted Answer

Period (.)

Answer

Question mark (?)

Answer

Exclamation point (!)

Answer

Comma (,)

Question 23

Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: "the cat ran across the street."

Accepted Answer

cat

Answer

the

Answer

ran

Answer

street

Question 24

Which word means almost the same as "happy"?

Accepted Answer

excited

Answer

sad

Answer

tired

Answer

angry

Question 25

Which sentence asks a question?

Accepted Answer

What is your favorite color?

Answer

The dog is running in the park.

Answer

The children are playing outside.

Answer

I am going to the store.

Question 26

Which word means the opposite of "big"?

Accepted Answer

small

Answer

large

Answer

tall

Answer

short

Question 27

Which sentence needs an apostrophe to show that something belongs to the girl?

Accepted Answer

The girl lost her shoe.

Answer

The dog barked at the mailman.

Answer

The children were playing in the park.

Answer

My favorite color is blue.

Question 28

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

The dog barked at the tree.

Answer

The dog barked at the Tree.

Answer

the dog barked at the tree.

Question 29

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

definitely

Answer

definitly

Answer

defenitly

Question 30

Which sentence is written in the past tense?

Accepted Answer

I ate a pizza.

Answer

I will eat a pizza.

Answer

I am eating a pizza.

Question 31

Which word is a noun?

Accepted Answer

Dog

Answer

Quickly

Answer

And

Question 32

Which sentence is written in the third person?

Accepted Answer

He went to the store.

Answer

I went to the store.

Answer

We went to the store.

Question 33

Which sentence uses a simile?

Accepted Answer

The dog was as happy as a clam.

Answer

The dog was very happy.

Answer

The dog was jumping around.

Question 34

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The boy kicked the ball.

Answer

The ball was kicked by the boy.

Answer

The ball was being kicked by the boy.

Question 35

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

The dog barked, and the cat meowed.

Answer

The dog barked.

Answer

The dog was barking and the cat was meowing.

Question 36

Which sentence is better because it uses fewer words and is more concise?

Accepted Answer

The dog ran through the park.

Answer

The big, red dog ran quickly through the park.

Question 37

Which sentence sounds like you're trying to convince someone of something?

Accepted Answer

Vote for me in the class election.

Answer

The park is a fun place to be.

Answer

The sky is blue.

Answer

Please let me stay up past my bedtime.

Question 38

Which sentence helps you see the most in your mind?

Accepted Answer

The fluffy orange cat ran quickly across the grassy field.

Answer

The cat ran.

Answer

The cat ran very fast.

Answer

The cat ran across the field.

Question 39

Which sentence follows the correct grammar rule?

Accepted Answer

The children are playing in the park.

Answer

The children is playing in the park.

Answer

The childrens are playing in the park.

Answer

The Childrens are playing in the park.

Question 40

Which sentence uses a powerful verb?

Accepted Answer

The boy ran down the street.

Answer

The boy ambled down the street.

Answer

The boy strolled down the street.

Answer

The boy walked down the street.

Question 41

Which sentence uses descriptive language to create a vivid image?

Accepted Answer

The flowers danced in the wind.

Answer

The flowers blew in the wind.

Answer

The flowers moved in the wind.

Answer

The flowers swayed in the wind.

Question 42

Which sentence is organized with clear steps?

Accepted Answer

First, I brushed my teeth. Then, I ate breakfast. Finally, I went to school.

Answer

I went to school. Then, I brushed my teeth. Finally, I ate breakfast.

Answer

I ate breakfast. First, I brushed my teeth. Finally, I went to school.

Question 43

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

The dog barked at the mailman.

Answer

The dog barkt at the mail man.

Answer

The Dog Barked At The Mailman.

Answer

the dog bark at the mailman.

Question 44

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

friend

Answer

frend

Answer

freand

Answer

freind

Question 45

Where should a comma be placed in this sentence? The boy ran down the street and jumped over the fence.

Accepted Answer

The boy ran down the street, and jumped over the fence.

Answer

The boy, ran down the street and jumped over the fence.

Answer

The boy ran down the streetand jumped over the fence.

Question 46

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

My dog is brown.

Answer

Fluffy

Answer

Brown

Answer

My dog

Question 47

Which sentence is in the past tense?

Accepted Answer

The dog chased the cat.

Answer

The dog will fetch the ball.

Answer

The dog is eating.

Answer

The dog runs down the street.

Question 48

Which sentence uses figurative language?

Accepted Answer

The wind sang through the trees.

Answer

The birds chirped in the morning.

Answer

The leaves fell from the trees.

Answer

The sun shone brightly.

Question 49

Which sentence shows the person doing the action?

Accepted Answer

The artist painted the portrait.

Answer

The portrait is painted by the artist.

Answer

The portrait was painted by the artist.

Answer

The artist will paint the portrait.

Question 50

Which sentence tries to convince you to do something?

Accepted Answer

Please brush your teeth twice a day.

Answer

My teeth are white.

Answer

I love brushing my teeth.

Answer

Brushing teeth is good for you.