STAAR Editing Practice -2024

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles in sentences?

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Capitalize titles when they are used as proper nouns, such as 'Coach' when directly addressing someone, but use lowercase when used generically, such as 'the coach.'

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify sentence structure.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and,' 'but').

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What is the function of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate omitted letters in contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are improperly joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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Editing improves clarity, coherence, and correctness by correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.