Test Prep Questions

Sentence Correction- Writing: Problem 1

By: Heather Newman, Editor-in-Chief • March 7, 2014

1. Identify the answer choice that provides the best revision of the following sentence:

Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, it was time for Mary to take a break.

A) Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, it was time for Mary to take a break.

B) Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, a break was thought to be necessary by Mary.

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C) A tireless practice completed by Mary made a break necessary.

D) Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, Mary decided it was time to take a break.

E) Mary took a break due to practicing tirelessly.

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About the Contributor

Heather Newman, Editor-in-Chief

Heather Newman, a current senior at Colonia High School, has written for The Declaration for the past three years. While she aspires to endeavor in mathematics in college and beyond, she is particularly content with the tactile sensation of a pen and blank piece of paper. Heather enjoys writing in a multitude of genres in addition to journalism, and has recently developed an affinity for poetry. In 2013, she received Gold and Silver Keys from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and was published in A Celebration of Poets. Aside from the language arts, Heather’s extracurricular passions include the Math Challenge Club, Science Research, Interact Club, swimming, and tennis.