STAAR Editing and Revising

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What is revising in writing?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to improve the content and clarity of a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of the Pledge of Allegiance?

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The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty to the flag and the country, often recited at the beginning of meetings or school days.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'were'?

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'Was' is used with singular subjects, while 'were' is used with plural subjects.

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What does 'both' mean?

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'Both' refers to two things or people together.

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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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 a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.