Say it clearly in fewer words

Grade 7 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer.

1. Read this first

   Festival Press Release

   Press release from the Maple Street Library, written by Tala for local newspapers. It is formal, and its purpose is to invite families to a festival.

   [1] The Maple Street Library is pleased to announce that it will be holding a reading festival on Saturday, April 12. [2] The festival will take place at the library and is going to be free for all families who wish to attend. [3] Authors from the local area will be reading from their books, and children will have the opportunity to ask them questions. [4] In addition to the readings, there will also be a used-book sale, the proceeds of which will be used for the purpose of buying new picture books. [5] Because of the fact that space is limited, families are encouraged to arrive early. [6] Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. [7] Doors open at ten. [8] Everyone is welcome.

2. 1.

   Jun revises [3] for a formal press release. Which version is shorter, keeps both events and keeps a formal tone?

   • Local authors will read from their books.
   • Authors from the local area will read from their books, and children will have the opportunity to ask them questions.
   • Local authors will read from their books, and children can ask them questions.
   • Local authors will answer children's questions about their books instead of reading.
3. 2.

   Bo revises [2] for a formal press release. Which version is shorter, keeps every fact and keeps a formal tone?

   • Come to the library for the festival, which is totally free for every family.
   • The festival at the library will be free for every family.
   • The festival will be free.
   • The festival at the library will cost a small fee for every family.
4. 3.

   Esme revises [5] for a formal press release. Which version is shorter, keeps the reason and keeps the polite tone?

   • Because space is limited, families must arrive early.
   • Because space is limited, families are encouraged to arrive early.
   • Because of the fact that space is limited, families are encouraged to arrive early.
   • Space is limited, so you better show up early.

5. Email to a Coach

   Email from Noah to Coach Reyes. It is respectful, and its purpose is to excuse an absence and ask for information.

   [1] I am writing to let you know that I will not be able to attend practice on Thursday due to the fact that I have a dentist appointment. [2] I know that it is important for all of the players to be present at every single practice, and I am very sorry about missing it. [3] In order to make up for the practice that I will miss, I would like to run the drills on my own on Friday afternoon. [4] If there is any information that I should know about the plan for Saturday's game, please send it to me at your earliest convenience. [5] Thank you very much for understanding. [6] I will arrive early on Saturday and bring all of my gear.

6. 4.

   Zee trims [1] for a respectful email to a coach. Which version is shorter, keeps every fact and stays respectful?

   • I am writing to let you know that I will not be able to attend practice on Thursday because of the fact that I have a dentist appointment.
   • I am writing to say that I cannot attend practice on Thursday because I have a dentist appointment.
   • I cannot attend practice on Thursday.
   • Can't make Thursday's practice, got a dentist appointment.
7. 5.

   Kira revises [2] for a respectful email. Which version is shorter, keeps the meaning and keeps the apology?

   • I am sorry to miss practice.
   • I know every player is expected at every practice, and I am sorry to miss this one.
   • I know I'm supposed to be there, but whatever.
   • I know players are expected at some practices, and I am sorry to miss this one.
8. 6.

   Luz revises [3], which has two wordy spots. Which version fixes both and keeps every fact?

   • To make up for the missed practice, I would like to run the drills alone on Friday afternoon.
   • To make up for the missed practice, I would like to run the drills.
   • To make up for the missed practice, I would like to run the drills on my own on Friday afternoon.
   • In order to make up for the practice that I will miss, I would like to run the drills alone on Friday afternoon.
9. 7.

   Ren revises [4] for a respectful email. Which version is shorter, keeps the request and keeps the polite closing?

   • Please send me any details about Saturday's game plan at your earliest convenience.
   • If there is any information that I should know about the plan for Saturday's game, please send it to me at your earliest convenience.
   • Please send me the game plan.
   • Send me whatever you've got on Saturday's game plan ASAP.

10. Track Team Feature

    Feature by Zee for the school paper. Its purpose is to show how two runners felt about their training.

    [1] Everyone at the track agreed that the new coach was a very demanding person. [2] Coach Ortiz made the runners stay after practice, and they had to repeat the very same drill over and over again until it was done correctly. [3] Milo complained that the drills were pointless and boring. [4] Pia, however, said that the drills were hard but worth the effort. [5] By spring, the team had cut its mile time by almost twenty seconds. [6] Milo finally admitted, after thinking about it for a while, that the coach had been right about the drills.

11. 8.

    Tala revises [1]. Which version is shorter and keeps the writer's view that the coach is serious and fair?

    • Everyone at the track agreed that the new coach was harsh.
    • Everyone at the track agreed that the new coach was demanding.
    • Everyone at the track agreed that the new coach was lenient.
    • Everyone agreed that the coach was new.
12. 9.

    Noah revises [4]. Which version is shorter and keeps Pia's positive view of the drills?

    • Pia, however, said the drills were challenging but worthwhile.
    • Pia, however, said the drills were easy and worthwhile.
    • Pia, however, said the drills were challenging.
    • Pia, however, said the drills were exhausting but worthwhile.
13. 10.

    Ari revises [6]. Which version is shorter and keeps what changed in the speaker's mind?

    • Milo finally admitted, after thinking about it for a while, that the coach had been right about the drills.
    • Milo admitted that the coach had been right.
    • Milo finally insisted that the coach had been right about the drills.
    • Milo finally admitted that the coach had been right about the drills.