Staar Revising and Editing

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What is the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Put the dog over ______________.'?

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there

Front

What is the contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'?

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It's

Front

What punctuation change should be made in the sentence: 'What do I do first,' I asked eagerly?

Back

Change the comma to a question mark.

Front

What punctuation change should be made in the sentence: 'It didn't seem like such a small amount would be enough to make a pancake but I soon realized just how much the batter spreads out.'?

Back

Insert a comma after 'pancake'.

Front

What is the correct word to complete the sentence: 'I am ___________ teacher.'?

Back

their

Front

Define 'there' in the context of location.

Back

'There' is an adverb used to indicate a place or position.

Front

Define 'their' in the context of possession.

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'Their' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership by multiple people.

Front

Define 'they're' as a contraction.

Back

'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What is the purpose of a contraction in English?

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A contraction is used to combine two words into one, often to make speech and writing more fluid.

Front

What is the rule for using commas in complex sentences?

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Use commas to separate independent clauses joined by conjunctions.