1. Identify the type of mistake in the passage: The mistake is a factual error. Russell claims he was "unharmed" after being hit by a car, but the text later states he had "a deep, ugly cut on his forehead," which contradicts the claim of being unharmed.
2. Convert the 10 mistakes into correct sentences:
- “I’m sorry,” he determined. “I didn’t mean to affect you, but I’ve come over to apologize.” → “I’m sorry,” he determined. “I didn’t mean to affect you, but I’ve come over to apologize.” (No correction needed — this sentence is already correct.)
- “It’s one of the best clothes of my generation,” → “It’s one of the best clothes of my generation,” (No correction needed — this sentence is already correct.)
- “You see, you found the basket highlight the target” → You see, you found the basket highlighting the target.
- “The King then began to sit out some time and shout back down the line of the deck” → The King then began to sit out for some time and shout back down the line of the deck.
- “He said ‘Yes’ as he turned.” → He said, “Yes,” as he turned.
- “I’d like to go to the cinema with you tomorrow.” → I’d like to go to the cinema with you tomorrow. (No correction needed — this sentence is already correct.)
- “He was very happy because he got a new bike.” → He was very happy because he got a new bike. (No correction needed — this sentence is already correct.)
- “She doesn’t like coffee, but she drinks it every morning.” → She doesn’t like coffee, but she drinks it every morning. (No correction needed — this sentence is already correct.)
- “They were playing football when it started to rain.” → They were playing football when it started to rain. (No correction needed — this sentence is already correct.)
- “He has been living in London since five years.” → He has been living in London for five years.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of proofreading worksheet middle school.
