Delete and Rearrange Practice

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4 questions
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Read the passage. Delete (cross out) any unnecessary, redundant, or repeated words.

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Look at the changes you made to the passage above. Removing what you crossed out, please rewrite this revised sentence.

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Read the original sentences below. Then, consider both the possible revisions. Which revision is the best?

Original Sentences:

Electric wires were torn free. They were broken. They sizzled. They sparked. They were on the ground.

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Look at your answer above. Why is this revision the best?