Question

Using knowledge of the root "spect," complete the chart by moving the words into the first column that match the definitions in the second column.

Word Definition
a view or sight that draws attention
careful examination or study
to look forward to or expect
a person who watches an event
Question 11.b
Read a student's draft text.

1As I practiced for my upcoming science presentation, a sudden idea surprised me. 2I realized that my explanation of the experiment was confusing. 3I tried to rewrite the steps with a very nervous feeling.

Which TWO revisions correctly change the part of speech of a word to help the student condense ideas throughout the text?

Changing sentence 1 to, “My sudden inspiration while practicing for my science presentation surprised me.”

Changing sentence 2 to, “I realized that my explanation of the experiment was confusingly written.”

Changing sentence 3 to, “I tried to rewrite the steps nervously.”

Changing sentence 1 to, “Practicing for my presentation, I was suddenly surprised by an idea that appeared unexpectedly.”

Changing sentence 2 to, “I realized that my explanation of the experiment lacked clarity.

Answer 1

Part 1 — matching words (root spect = to look)
- a view or sight that draws attention — spectacle
- careful examination or study — inspection
- to look forward to or expect — expect
- a person who watches an event — spectator

Part 2 — two correct revisions
- Changing sentence 3 to, “I tried to rewrite the steps nervously.” — condenses “with a very nervous feeling” into the adverb “nervously.”
- Changing sentence 2 to, “I realized that my explanation of the experiment lacked clarity.” — changes “confusing” (adjective) to a verb + noun construction that revises the part of speech and tightens the phrasing.