STAAR Review ELAR

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the correct form of the contraction for 'do not'.

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The correct contraction is 'don't'.

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What punctuation is used to correct a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or a conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is the purpose of using chronological order in writing?

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Chronological order helps to present events in the sequence they occur, making it easier for readers to follow the timeline.

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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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.

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Which words indicate chronological order?

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Words like 'first', 'next', 'then', 'finally', and 'after' indicate chronological order.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding punctuation, such as a period or semicolon, or by using a conjunction.

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What is the correct way to use 'I' and 'me' in a sentence?

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Use 'I' as the subject of a sentence and 'me' as the object. For example, 'Susan is coming with Jon and me to the dance.'

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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'.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.