STAAR Review Relay

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What is the correct punctuation for a question in dialogue?

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Use a question mark before the closing quotation mark, e.g., "Who is going to the fifth grade party?" she asked.

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Do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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Yes, the first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is proper capitalization in titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in the title, e.g., "Smooth Criminal".

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How many words should be capitalized in the sentence: 'That same night, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip back to norfolk."'?

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3 words should be capitalized: 'I'm', 'Phillip', and 'Norfolk'.

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How much time is allocated for the English EOC STAAR test?

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Students have 5 hours to complete the English EOC STAAR test.

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What is the rule for capitalizing names?

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Always capitalize proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific things.

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What is the purpose of a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a direct question.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information, while a question seeks information.

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How do you identify a proper noun?

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or organization and is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Always capitalize the names of the days of the week.