Worksheet 2
Delete Only
25 minutes20-25 minutes
Make a sentence shorter by deleting examples or small details. Do not replace words yet.
Task 1
Shorten the sentence by deleting only. Do not change the remaining words.
John's favorite food is pizza, such as pepperoni pizza and cheese pizza.
Hint
Is it important to list a specific kind of pizza?
Words: 0
Task 2
Shorten the sentence by deleting only. Do not change the remaining words.
Mika went to the park on Sunday with her brother Ken.
Hint
The main action is going to the park. The day and the brother's name are details.
Words: 0
Task 3
Shorten the sentence by deleting only. Do not change the remaining words.
The new library has many books, magazines, maps, and old newspapers.
Hint
If one part already gives the big idea, the list after it can be cut.
Words: 0
Task 4
Shorten the sentence by deleting only. Do not change the remaining words.
Tom practices soccer after school in his blue shoes.
Hint
Are the blue shoes important to the main action?
Words: 0
Task 5
Shorten the sentence by deleting only. Do not change the remaining words.
My class visited the museum near the station on a rainy morning.
Hint
The place and weather may be extra if the main point is the visit.
Words: 0
Task 6
Shorten the sentence by deleting only. Do not change the remaining words.
The children made cakes, cookies, and small sandwiches for the party.
Hint
This task is delete only, so keep one clear item instead of replacing the list yet.
Words: 0
Task 7
Shorten the sentence by deleting only. Do not change the remaining words.
A famous singer came to our school gym last Friday.
Hint
The exact place and day are details unless the question asks for them.
Words: 0
Task 8
Shorten the sentence by deleting only. Do not change the remaining words.
Many people buy drinks at the small shop in front of the train station.
Hint
The exact shop location is probably not needed.
Words: 0