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Fluency Fix Challenge

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Fluency Fix Challenge

Fluency Fix Challenge

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📝 Part 1: Identifying Repetition

1. Read the paragraph below and circle all the repeated words:

The cat sat on the mat. The cat was very comfortable on the mat. The cat liked the mat because the mat was warm. The cat decided to sleep on the mat.

2. List the repeated words you found:
3. Which word appears most often?

cat

mat

the

on

🔄 Part 2: Substitution Practice

4. Replace the repeated nouns with suitable pronouns. Fill in the blanks:

The dog barked at the postman. _______ was protecting the house. The postman gave _______ a treat, and _______ wagged _______ tail happily.

5. Which pronouns can replace "the students"? Check all that apply:

they

them

it

their

he

6. Rewrite this sentence using "one" or "ones" to avoid repetition:

Original: I like the blue car, but my sister prefers the red car.

Rewritten: _________________________________________________

✂️ Part 3: Ellipsis Practice

7. Cross out words that can be removed without changing the meaning:

Sarah went to the shop and Sarah bought some milk. Then Sarah walked home and Sarah put the milk in the fridge.

8. Rewrite this sentence using ellipsis (removing repeated words):

Original: Tom likes reading books and Tom likes writing stories.

9. Which version flows better?

The bird flew to the tree and the bird built a nest in the tree.

The bird flew to the tree and built a nest in it.

🏆 Part 4: Fluency Fix Challenge

10. Read this repetitive paragraph and rewrite it using ellipsis and substitution. Underline each change you make:

Original paragraph:
The dog barked loudly at the dog next door. The dog was very angry because the dog next door was chasing the dog's ball. The dog wanted the ball back. The dog barked again to tell the dog next door to stop.

11. Match the editing technique with its purpose:
1. Using pronouns
2. Using ellipsis
3. Using "one/ones"
A. Removes repeated words
B. Replaces repeated nouns
C. Substitutes similar objects
12. Why is it important to improve fluency in writing? Write your answer below:

🎯 Part 5: Extension Challenge

13. Create your own repetitive sentence, then rewrite it using the techniques you've learnt:

Your repetitive sentence:

Your improved sentence:

14. Circle the techniques you used:

Pronouns (he, she, it, they)

Ellipsis (removing repeated words)

One/ones substitution

Other substitution words

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