ACT-style editing

Question 1

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 2

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

Question 3

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? The festival features [music, food, and dancing]. → NO CHANGE

• 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 bridge was [closed, however] it reopened a week later.

• A. closed however,
• B. NO CHANGE
• C. closed; however,
• D. closed, however;

Question 5

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 6

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. cooperate jointly together
• C. cooperate
• D. co-operate with each other together

Question 7

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 8

Which choice is best for the part in brackets? Choose NO CHANGE if the original is best. [Running quickly,] the finish line came into view.

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Running quickly
• C. Quickly running,
• D. As she ran quickly,

Question 9

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

• 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. The museum, which opened in [1902 is] the oldest in the region.

• A. 1902; is
• B. 1902 — is
• C. NO CHANGE
• D. 1902, is

Question 11

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? Her argument was [more stronger] than his. → stronger

• 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. Neither the players nor the coach [were] happy with the result.

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

Question 13

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? The report, [published in March] shows rising sea levels. → published in March;

• 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 museum, which opened in [1902 is] the oldest in the region.

• A. 1902 — is
• B. NO CHANGE
• C. 1902; is
• D. 1902, is

Question 15

Is the proposed edit for the part in brackets the best choice? The two companies agreed to [cooperate together] on the project. → co-operate with each other together

• 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 ancient road [was built] by the Romans.

• A. had been build
• B. NO CHANGE
• C. built
• D. was builded