4th grade writing & editing

Question 1

Is this a correct sentence or a run-on? The rain stopped, the sun came out.

• A. correct sentence
• B. run-on sentence

Question 2

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. The plant is deciduous. ___, it loses its leaves every autumn.

• A. In addition
• B. As a result
• C. In other words
• D. For instance

Question 3

Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Our class garden has grown so much this term. The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick. The sunflowers are taller than our teacher.

• A. It helps you sleep better at night.
• B. Finally, remember your sleeping bag and pillow.
• C. We even found a family of ladybirds on the beans.
• D. On land, they waddle or slide on their bellies.

Question 4

___ It gives pupils exercise. It teaches teamwork. It also helps them make friends. Which is the best topic sentence?

• A. Football is played with a ball.
• B. Some pupils prefer reading.
• C. Teamwork is a word.
• D. Playing a team sport has many benefits for pupils.

Question 5

This is a run-on. Which is the best way to fix it? Ana was tired, she went to bed early.

• A. Ana was tired, she, went to bed early.
• B. Ana was tired she went to bed early.
• C. Ana, was tired she went to bed early.
• D. Ana was tired, so she went to bed early.

Question 6

The road was icy. Consequently, the buses were cancelled. What job does "Consequently" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words

Question 7

These sentences come from one paragraph. Which one should come FIRST, as the topic sentence?

• A. Making a paper boat is easy.
• B. Next, fold the top corners down to the middle.
• C. Finally, open it out and shape it into a boat.
• D. Then fold up the bottom edges on each side.

Question 8

Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Getting ready for a sleepover is fun. (2) First, pack your pyjamas and toothbrush. (3) Next, choose a game or a film to share. (4) Finally, remember your sleeping bag and pillow. (5) Volcanoes can erupt without warning.

• A. Volcanoes can erupt without warning.
• B. Next, choose a game or a film to share.
• C. Getting ready for a sleepover is fun.
• D. First, pack your pyjamas and toothbrush.

Question 9

Is this a correct sentence or a run-on? My cat is fluffy she loves to sleep.

• A. correct sentence
• B. run-on sentence

Question 10

Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Penguins are flightless. ___, they cannot fly.

• A. Furthermore
• B. Consequently
• C. In other words
• D. For example

Question 11

Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Sea otters are clever tool users. They float on their backs and place a flat stone on their chests. Then they smash shellfish against the stone to open them.

• A. Doctors even use robots to help with delicate operations.
• B. Tiny poison dart frogs live on the forest floor.
• C. Some otters keep a favourite stone in a pouch of skin under their arm.
• D. It can also make you feel happier and calmer.

Question 12

___ They can see in near darkness. Their soft feathers let them fly silently. Their sharp talons grip prey tightly. Which is the best topic sentence?

• A. Owls are birds.
• B. Owls are well equipped for hunting at night.
• C. I saw an owl once.
• D. Some birds eat seeds.

Question 13

This is a run-on. Which is the best way to fix it? The puppy barked it wanted to play.

• A. The puppy, barked it wanted to play.
• B. The puppy barked, it wanted to play.
• C. The puppy barked it, wanted to play.
• D. The puppy barked because it wanted to play.

Question 14

The road was icy. Consequently, the buses were cancelled. What job does "Consequently" do?

• A. adds another point
• B. gives an example
• C. shows a result
• D. explains in other words