STAAR Edit and Revise

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What does it mean to edit a text?

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Editing involves making changes to improve clarity, grammar, punctuation, and overall flow of a text.

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What does it mean to revise a text?

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Revising means reviewing and altering content to enhance the message, structure, and ideas presented in the text.

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What is a synonym for 'covered' in the context of describing something?

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Included.

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What is a synonym for 'contained' in the context of describing something?

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Held.

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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 conjunction.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, join independent clauses, or set off introductory elements.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving the flow of writing.

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

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Changing a word can clarify meaning, improve accuracy, or enhance the overall quality of the sentence.

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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create more complex sentences.

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What is an example of a transition word?

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Examples include 'however', 'therefore', and 'meanwhile'.