STAAR Writing (Capitalization, Punctuation, Revision)

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to indicate a question.

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What is a common mistake with quotation marks?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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What is the rule for using commas in direct speech?

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A comma should be placed before the opening quotation mark when introducing direct speech.

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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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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, semicolon, or conjunction.

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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 purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence improves clarity, conciseness, and overall quality of writing.