STAAR Revising and Editing

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Example: 'Lake Michigan'.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.'

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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When do you use a comma with conjunctions?

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You use a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'The girl next to me in my class always ___.'?

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The correct form is 'cheats'. The sentence should read: 'The girl next to me in my class always cheats.'

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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 sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Example: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence improves clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing by correcting errors and enhancing expression.

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

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

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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. Example: 'Because I was tired.'