STAAR Editing and Revising Prep

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What is the purpose of editing and revising in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the text.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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To join two or more sentences into one to enhance flow and readability.

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What is a common error in verb tense?

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Using the wrong form of a verb, such as 'finded' instead of 'found'.

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What is the difference between 'favorite' and 'favorit'?

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'Favorite' is the correct spelling, while 'favorit' is a common misspelling.

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What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

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To replace a word with a more appropriate or correct word to improve the sentence.

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the importance of punctuation in writing?

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

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that improperly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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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 the sentence is about.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.