4th Grade Revising and Editing STAAR Practice

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What is revision in writing?

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Revision is the process of reviewing and making changes to a piece of writing to improve clarity, flow, and overall quality.

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What does it mean to avoid repetition in writing?

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Avoiding repetition means using different words or phrases to express the same idea, making the writing more engaging and less redundant.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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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 is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'fewer' and 'less'?

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'Fewer' is used with countable nouns, while 'less' is used with uncountable nouns.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about them.

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What is the importance of word choice in writing?

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Word choice affects the tone, clarity, and impact of writing, making it essential for effective communication.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.