Editing and Omission – SET 1

In the following Questions, one word has been omitted in each line. In your answer sheets, remember to write the missing word along with the word that comes before and after it, as shown below. The first one has been done as an example.

No. Text Word Before Omission Word After
1 The children laughed so hard they fell the chairs. fell off the

Omission Exercise – One word is missing in each line. Identify it and complete the table.

No. Text Word Before Omission Word After
eg I spoke him kindly. spoke to him
1 The officer looked me sternly but said nothing.  1.  2.  3.
2 They reacted very calmly did not panic at all. 4. 5. 6.

Omission Exercise – One word omitted per line:

In the passage below, one word is missing in each line. Identify the word that comes before, the missing word, and the word that comes after, and write your answer in the table.

No. Word Before Omission Word After
eg. arrived at the
1 1. 2. 3.
2 4. 5. 6.

  1. Omission (One word missing per line – Table format):

No. Text Word Before Omission Word After
eg I spoke him kindly. spoke to him
1 During interview, the panel asked me technical questions. During 1. interview
2 He didn’t have courage to stand up for what he believed in. have 2. courage

  1. Omission (One word missing per line – Complex Academic Context):

No. Text Word Before Omission Word After
eg I spoke him kindly. spoke to him
1 Most participants received certificate at the end of the leadership workshop. received 1. certificate
2 The volunteers had neither tools protective equipment during the clean-up campaign. neither 2. tools

Omission (One word missing per line – Table Format | Academic Context):

No. Text Word Before Omission Word After
eg I spoke him kindly. spoke to him
1 Several applicants submitted forms, but only few met the eligibility criteria. only few
2 Neither the students the parents understood the sudden policy change. students the

omission (One word missing per line – Table format):


No. Text Word Before Omission Word After
eg I spoke him kindly. spoke to him
1 She gave me apple from her bag. me 1. apple
2 He didn’t buy books for exam. for 2. exam

Omission Exercise – One word missing in each line:
Write the missing word along with the word before and after it.

No. Text Word Before Omission Word After
eg He wanted go home early. wanted to go
1. We practiced hard won the game. hard 1. won
2. She avoided late by running quickly. avoided 2. late

Omission Exercise – One word missing in each line:
Write the missing word along with the word before and after it.

No. Text Word Before Omission Word After
eg He started learn coding last year. started to learn
1. They suggested us visit the museum on Sunday. us visit
2. We enjoyed sit by the lake and talk for hours. enjoyed by

Omission Exercise – One word missing in each line:
Write the missing word along with the word before and after it.

No. Text Word Before Omission Word After
eg She decided join the competition despite being nervous. decided to join
1. The teacher advised us revise our lessons every day. us revise
2. He confessed cheating but apologized immediately afterward. confessed cheating

Omission (Commands/Requests) – One word missing per line:

NO. Text Word before Omission Word after
eg The coordinator instructed participants submit signed declarations. instructed to participants
1 Kindly acknowledge receipt the revised terms and conditions. receipt the
2 The supervisor advised interns document their process meticulously. advised interns

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