Revise and Edit

Answer Key - Grade 3 Writing Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer, or write your answer on the lines.

1. 1.

   "Jen got a thing for her birthday." Which revision is clearer?

   • Jen got a nice thing for her birthday.
   • Jen got a thing for her birthday party.
   • Jen got a red scooter for her birthday.
2. 2.

   "The cat sat. The cat purred." Which revision does not repeat words?

   • The cat sat the cat purred.
   • The cat sat and purred.
   • The cat sat. The cat purred.
3. 3.

   "I like art it is fun." Which revision fixes this run-on?

   • I like art. It is fun.
   • I like. Art it is fun.
   • I like art it. Is fun.
4. 4.

   Which word fits? "First, we mixed the paint. ___, we painted the box."

   • At first
   • Before that
   • Next
5. 5.

   Revise this sentence. Change the vague word thing to exact words: "I put the thing in my bag."

   the revision names what was put in the bag and keeps the idea.