Editing and Revising STAAR Review

Front

What is the correct form of 'they are' in a contraction?

Back

They're.

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What is the correct plural form of 'hero'?

Back

Heroes.

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What do you change 'theirselves' to?

Back

Themselves.

Front

What is a complete sentence?

Back

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

Front

How do you start a sentence that includes a quote?

Back

Capitalize the first word of the quote.

Front

What is the purpose of quotation marks?

Back

To indicate spoken words or direct quotes.

Front

What is the correct way to write 'let's' at the beginning of a sentence?

Back

Let's (with a capital L).

Front

What is a common mistake when using 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

Back

'Their' shows possession, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What is the difference between 'thrown' and 'threw'?

Back

'Threw' is the past tense of 'throw', while 'thrown' is the past participle.

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.