2018 STAAR Revising and Editing

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What is a central idea?

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The central idea is the main point or message that an author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What is a transition in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the writing flow smoothly.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to change or improve it for clarity, correctness, or style.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the purpose of editing?

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The purpose of editing is to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a piece of writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is a fragment?

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