STAAR editing practice

Front

What is a comma used for in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses in a sentence.

Front

What is the correct form of the verb 'to chase' in the present tense?

Back

The correct form is 'chasing'.

Front

What is the difference between 'boy's' and 'boys'?

Back

'Boy's' is a possessive form indicating something belongs to a boy, while 'boys' is the plural form referring to more than one boy.

Front

What punctuation should be used at the end of a question?

Back

A question mark (?) should be used at the end of a question.

Front

What is the purpose of quotation marks in a sentence?

Back

Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight specific words or phrases.

Front

What does it mean to 'scrap' something?

Back

To 'scrap' something means to discard or get rid of it.

Front

What is the correct way to write 'didn't'?

Back

'Didn't' is the contraction of 'did not' and should not have an apostrophe after the 'd'.

Front

What is the role of an apostrophe in contractions?

Back

An apostrophe is used in contractions to show where letters have been omitted.

Front

What is the correct form of the verb 'to play' for third person singular?

Back

The correct form is 'plays'.

Front

What does 'eagerly' mean?

Back

'Eagerly' means to do something with a lot of enthusiasm or excitement.