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Writing Standards > Strengthening Writing for Purpose and Audience (CCSS.W.8.5) Practice Test

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Our class organized a weekend trail clean-up at the state park to support the science club's service goals. We divided into teams, checked our supply lists, and headed toward the ridge just after sunrise. Hiking up the rocky trail, the water bottles felt heavier than ever, but we kept a steady pace and encouraged the sixth graders who joined us. At the overlook, we collected windblown snack wrappers and recorded the most common litter in a shared spreadsheet. The ranger thanked us for our effort and reminded us to stay on marked paths so we wouldn't trample the wildflowers. By noon, we had filled eight bags and compared notes for a short reflection we'll write in English class. The day was tiring, but working together made the work go quickly and felt worth it.

Which revision best corrects the dangling modifier in the sentence, "Hiking up the rocky trail, the water bottles felt heavier than ever"?

Preparing for the regional debate tournament pushed our team to be more disciplined than usual. We started by choosing topics we genuinely cared about, because interest makes evidence easier to remember. Our coach told us to research thoroughly, writing clearly, and that we should practice every day. To track our progress, we met after school, timed speeches, and gave each other specific feedback instead of vague praise. One partner pair built a spreadsheet of sources, while another compiled quotations on note cards to rehearse on the bus. The more we worked, the more confident our tone sounded and the smoother our transitions became. On Friday, we ran a mock debate in front of teachers who offered questions that forced us to clarify claims. Even with nerves, that practice made the difference.

Which revision best corrects the faulty parallel structure in the sentence, "Our coach told us to research thoroughly, writing clearly, and that we should practice every day"?

Writing Standards > Strengthening Writing for Purpose and Audience (CCSS.W.8.5) Practice Test

Which revision best corrects the dangling modifier in the sentence, "Hiking up the rocky trail, the water bottles felt heavier than ever"?

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