Revise and Edit - STAAR style

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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Use quotation marks to enclose the spoken words, and include a comma before the closing quotation if followed by a dialogue tag.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify sentence structure.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the correct way to join two sentences with a conjunction?

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Use a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and a comma before the conjunction.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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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 difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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

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What is the role of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.