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Grade 9 Reading Worksheet

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1. Read this first

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   In her essay on urban gardens, Dr. Ruiz argues that vacant lots can supply fresh produce, that gardening builds ties among neighbors, and the way schools can use plots as outdoor classrooms.

2. 1.

   Ari edits a book review. Which revision makes the series parallel, keeps every fact and adds no new mistake?

   • In her essay on urban gardens, Dr. Ruiz argues that vacant lots can supply fresh produce, that gardening builds ties among neighbors, and for schools to use the plots as outdoor classrooms.
   • In her essay on urban gardens, Dr. Ruiz argues that vacant lots can supply fresh produce, that gardening builds ties among neighbors, and that schools can use it as an outdoor classroom.
   • In her essay on urban gardens, Dr. Ruiz argues that vacant lots can supply fresh produce, that gardening builds ties among neighbors, and that schools can use the plots as science laboratories.
   • In her essay on urban gardens, Dr. Ruiz argues that vacant lots can supply fresh produce, that gardening builds ties among neighbors, and that schools can use the plots as outdoor classrooms.
3. 2.

   The population of Lagos is larger than any other city in Nigeria. Bo edits a geography report. Which revision compares like with like, keeps the facts and adds no new mistake?

   • The population of Lagos is larger than that of any other city in West Africa.
   • The population of Lagos is larger than those of any other city in Nigeria.
   • The population of Lagos is larger than that of any other city in Nigeria.
   • The population of Lagos is larger than the cities in Nigeria.
4. 3.

   Esme proofreads four sentences from a science-fair newsletter. Which sentence keeps every series, pair and comparison parallel?

   • Judges will score each project on the clarity of its question, the strength of its evidence, and the quality of its explanation.
   • The fair gives students a chance both to present their work and meeting scientists from the community.
   • Entrants must submit a written summary, a display board, and register with the office by March 3.
   • Last year's winning display was more detailed than this year, according to the judges.
5. 4.

   In the second trial, the plants given the new fertilizer grew taller than the first trial. Kira edits a lab report. Which revision compares like with like, keeps the facts and adds no new mistake?

   • In the second trial, the plants given the new fertilizer grew taller than those in the third trial.
   • In the second trial, the plants given the new fertilizer grew taller than those in the first trial.
   • In the second trial, the plants given the new fertilizer grew taller than that in the first trial.
   • In the second trial, the plants given the new fertilizer grew taller than the measurements in the first trial.
6. 5.

   Luz proofreads four sentences from a school newsletter. Which sentence keeps every series, pair and comparison parallel?

   • Neither the debate coaches nor the team captains had expected the tournament to run past midnight.
   • Time spent at the front desk is more tiring than the supply closet.
   • The club meets either on Tuesday afternoons or members can request a Thursday session.
   • The orientation covers how to reserve a lab, where to store equipment, and the safety rules.

7. Draft

   Citizens at the hearing asked the council to protect the wetland, to reconsider the zoning change, and that someone explain why the study was delayed.

8. 6.

   Milo edits a news story about a hearing. Which revision makes the series parallel, keeps every fact and adds no new mistake?

   • Citizens at the hearing asked the council to protect the wetland, to reconsider the zoning change, and to explain why the study were delayed.
   • Citizens at the hearing asked the council to protect the wetland, to reconsider the zoning change, and to explain why the permit was delayed.
   • Citizens at the hearing asked the council to protect the wetland, to reconsider the zoning change, and to explain why the study was delayed.
   • Citizens at the hearing asked the council to protect the wetland, to reconsider the zoning change, and that it explain why the study was delayed.
9. 7.

   Sleep researchers found that the reaction times of students who slept six hours were slower than students who slept eight. Noah edits a summary of a sleep study. Which revision compares like with like, keeps the facts and adds no new mistake?

   • Sleep researchers found that the reaction times of students who slept six hours were slower than that of students who slept eight.
   • Sleep researchers found that the reaction times of students who slept six hours were slower than those students who slept eight.
   • Sleep researchers found that the reaction times of students who slept six hours were slower than those of students who slept eight.
   • Sleep researchers found that the reaction times of students who slept six hours were slower than those of students who slept nine.
10. 8.

    Pia proofreads four sentences from a clinic volunteer handbook. Which sentence keeps every series, pair and comparison parallel?

    • Volunteers at the clinic spend less time filing records than greeting patients.
    • New volunteers learn to greet patients, to escort them to rooms, and answering the phone.
    • The clinic's waiting room is busier on Mondays than the lobby.
    • Volunteers may choose either the morning shift or to work in the afternoon.
11. 9.

    Stage managers know that preventing an error costs less than to repair one in front of an audience. Tala edits advice for a stage crew. Which revision compares like with like, keeps the facts and adds no new mistake?

    • Stage managers know that preventing an error cost less than repairing one in front of an audience.
    • Stage managers know that preventing an error costs less than repairing two in front of an audience.
    • Stage managers know that preventing an error costs less than the repair of one in front of an audience.
    • Stage managers know that preventing an error costs less than repairing one in front of an audience.
12. 10.

    Zee proofreads four sentences from a student-newspaper style guide. Which sentence keeps every series, pair and comparison parallel?

    • The lead of a news story carries more weight than a feature.
    • Each story should be either under four hundred words or the writer should ask for approval.
    • Reporters who check quotes with sources make fewer errors than reporters who rely on memory.
    • Editors expect reporters to confirm names, verify dates, and for quotes to be exact.