STAAR Review: Revising and Editing

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to show that you have choices.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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What is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?

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A correctly punctuated complex sentence has proper use of commas and conjunctions to connect clauses.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' contrasts two ideas.

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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 joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.