Worksheet

Revise for Clarity

Grade 4 - Writing - Building Confidence

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  1. Which revision makes this sentence clearer: "She helped them with the problem."

    • Priya helped the group compare seed prices before choosing packets.
    • The thing was a thing.
    • She did some helping with some people about a problem that they had.
    • Priya ignored the group and left the garden.

  2. Which revision changes the meaning and should not be used? Original: "The event was interesting for everyone."

    • The bridge test bored every student and no one watched.
    • The event was an interesting kind of event for all the people who were there.
    • The sentence needs a clearer noun.
    • The event was interesting for everyone.

  3. Which revision removes repeated words from "The students read the letter, and the students underlined the claim."

    • The writer wrote writing and the writer wrote it.
    • The students read the letter and underlined the claim.
    • It was a good place for the animals.
    • The students read the letter, and the students underlined the claim.

  4. Combine these ideas clearly: The guide showed Kenji a summer chart. Kenji compared it with his winter drawing.

    • She did some helping with some people about a problem that they had.
    • She helped them with the problem.
    • Kenji compared his winter drawing with the summer chart the guide showed him.
    • Priya ignored the group and left the garden.

  5. Why is this revision stronger: "Priya helped the group compare seed prices before choosing packets."

    • It repeats the same noun several times.
    • It changes the topic completely.
    • It uses specific details while keeping the meaning.
    • It removes all useful information.
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