ACT-style editing

Question 1

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? [Running quickly,] the finish line came into view. → Quickly running,

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 2

Which choice is best for the part in brackets? Choose NO CHANGE if the original is best. Neither the players nor the coach [were] happy with the result.

• A. are
• B. NO CHANGE
• C. was
• D. have been

Question 3

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? The scientist [who's] research changed the field will speak tonight. → whose

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 4

Which choice is best for the part in brackets? Choose NO CHANGE if the original is best. The festival features [music, food, and dancing].

• A. music, food and, dancing
• B. NO CHANGE
• C. music, food, and, dancing
• D. music food and dancing

Question 5

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? The two companies agreed to [cooperate together] on the project. → cooperate jointly together

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 6

Which choice is best for the part in brackets? Choose NO CHANGE if the original is best. The team of researchers [have published] its findings.

• A. has published
• B. have publish
• C. publishing
• D. NO CHANGE

Question 7

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? The novel [was written] in 1925 and is still widely read. → NO CHANGE

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 8

Which choice is best for the part in brackets? Choose NO CHANGE if the original is best. The festival features [music, food, and dancing].

• A. music, food, and, dancing
• B. music, food and, dancing
• C. NO CHANGE
• D. music food and dancing

Question 9

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? The museum, which opened in [1902 is] the oldest in the region. → 1902, is

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 10

Which choice is best for the part in brackets? Choose NO CHANGE if the original is best. She returned the book [back to the library again].

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. to the library again a second time
• C. to the library
• D. back to the library

Question 11

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? The festival features [music, food, and dancing]. → music, food, and, dancing

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 12

Which choice is best for the part in brackets? Choose NO CHANGE if the original is best. The festival features [music, food, and dancing].

• A. music, food, and, dancing
• B. NO CHANGE
• C. music, food and, dancing
• D. music food and dancing

Question 13

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? Neither the players nor the coach [were] happy with the result. → was

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 14

Which choice is best for the part in brackets? Choose NO CHANGE if the original is best. The team of researchers [have published] its findings.

• A. have publish
• B. NO CHANGE
• C. publishing
• D. has published

Question 15

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? The novel [was written] in 1925 and is still widely read. → NO CHANGE

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 16

Which choice is best for the part in brackets? Choose NO CHANGE if the original is best. The two companies agreed to [cooperate together] on the project.

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. co-operate with each other together
• C. cooperate jointly together
• D. cooperate