Question

In the following paragraph from The Giver by Lois Lowry, three sentence fragments have been added. Underline the incorrect sentences and then use the proper editing marks to correct the errors:

Jonas rode at a leisurely pace. Glancing at the bikeports beside the buildings to see if he could spot Asher’s. He didn’t often do his volunteer hours with his friend because Asher frequently fooled around. And made serious work a little difficult. But now, with Twelve coming so soon and the volunteer hours ending. It didn’t seem to matter.

Answer 1

Jonas rode at a leisurely pace, glancing at the bikeports beside the buildings to see if he could spot Asher’s. He didn’t often do his volunteer hours with his friends because Asher frequently fooled around and made serious work a little difficult. But know with Twelve coming so soon and the volunteer hours ending, it didn’t seem to matter.

Answer 2

Answer: Jonas rode at a leisurely speed. Looking at the bike ports beside the buildings to see if he could spot Asher’s. He didn’t often do his volunteer hours with his friend because Asher frequently fooled around. And made serious work a little difficult. But now, with Twelve coming so soon and the volunteer hours ending. It didn’t seem to matter.