Revising and Editing STAAR Review

Front

Lydia had all day to prepare for the dinner party, so not only was the food excellent, and also the house was spotless.

Back

but

Front

What is the correct way to write sentences 23 and 24? (23) Although many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct. (24) Scientists are still making discoveries.

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Although many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, scientists are still making discoveries.

Front

Which of the following is a "showing" detail?

• It was fall.
• It was August.
• Leaves crunched beneath his feet.
• It was pretty out.

Back

Leaves crunched beneath his feet.

Front

What is the best change we can make to this sentence:
After a few more questions and a breif pause, the quiz continued.
Options: Change few to fewer, Change breif to brief, Change the , to a ;, No change needs to be made

Back

Change breif to brief

Front

What is a verb?

Back

an action

Front

Is the following sentence a complete sentence or a fragment?

I am planning a surprise barbecue for Lucas Sinclair's birthday. If it rains, we will have to move the party inside.

Back

Complete sentence

Front

Choose the correct sentence:

The 11-year old also began writing a diary it detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

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The 11-year old also began writing a diary. With details what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

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The 11-year old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

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The sentence are written correctly in the paper.

Back

The 11-year old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

Front

What is the most effective way to combine the sentences: "He was learning how to solve equations. He found a trick that would make it easier."

Back

While learning how to solve equations, he found a trick that would make it easier.

Front

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
1. In the dead of the night. The van pulled up.
2. Chuck would not, give Jamie the seat.
3. Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job.
4. Lemonade. My favorite drink.

Back

Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job.

Front

Which transition word is used to reveal a cause/effect relationship?
Options: Similarly, Therefore, In conclusion, Although...

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Therefore