Revising/Editing STAAR WIN

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What is the purpose of revising and editing a text?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a punctuation mark?

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A symbol used in writing to clarify meaning and separate linguistic units.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is the correct way to use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or quotations.

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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.

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What is the function of a comma?

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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 subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural).

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What is an example of a transition word?

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Examples include 'however', 'therefore', and 'furthermore', which help connect ideas.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of a piece of writing.