Revising and Editing Practice
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on revising and editing skills, including identifying areas for improvement, using transition words, and correcting common errors.
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Revising and Editing Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to revise and edit the provided text.
Read the following paragraph. Your task is to revise it for clarity, conciseness, and flow. Look for repetitive phrases, awkward sentences, and areas where more descriptive language could be used.
The dog was big. It ran fast. It chased the ball. The ball was red. The dog liked to play. It played in the park. The park was green. It was a good dog.
1. Rewrite the paragraph, making it more engaging and descriptive. Combine sentences and replace weak words with stronger ones.
2. Which of the following sentences would MOST improve the paragraph above if added?
The dog had floppy ears and a wagging tail.
The park was near my house.
The ball was made of rubber.
My neighbor also has a dog.
3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate transition words to improve the flow between sentences:
Sarah studied for hours. , she felt confident about the exam. , she was still a little nervous. She decided to review her notes one last time, to ensure she understood everything.
4. Read the sentence below. Identify and correct any errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
The principle of the school announced that their will be an early dismissal on friday.
5. Match each editing symbol with its meaning.
1. ^
a. Delete
2. #
b. Insert something
3. stet
c. Add space
4. ( )
d. Let it stand (ignore correction)