English 1 STAAR : Edit and Revise Flashcard

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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To improve clarity and flow in writing by connecting related ideas.

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What is a common error when using 'passed' and 'past'?

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'Passed' is a verb meaning to go by, while 'past' is a preposition or adjective referring to a time before now.

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How do you punctuate a direct question within a quote?

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You replace the period at the end of the question with a question mark.

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What is a revision strategy for improving sentence clarity?

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Combine shorter sentences into a more complex sentence that conveys the same ideas more effectively.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in the sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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

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

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What is the importance of using active voice in writing?

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Active voice makes sentences clearer and more direct by emphasizing the subject performing the action.

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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 semicolon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses and can also separate items in a complex list.