STAAR Grammar Review

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 12 and 13?

• Amy Cuddy did a study on how “power poses” affect people she is a social psychologist at Harvard University.

• Amy Cuddy did a study on how “power poses” affect people, a social psychologist at Harvard University.

• Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard University, did a study on how “power poses” affect people.

• Amy Cuddy did a study, at Harvard University and with a social psychologist, on how “power poses” affect people.

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"(2) In recent years our local government has promoted bicycling by improving bike lanes and increasing the number of them. (3) On the other hand, more people are choosing to cycle instead of drive. (4) The growing number of cyclists, however, brings this question to mind: should bicyclists be required to share the responsibilities of the road?"

Simon has used an ineffective transition in sentence 3. Which word or phrase could best replace On the other hand in this sentence?

• Similarly

• Specifically

• In the end

• As a result

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CCSS.W.9-10.1C

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What is the correct way to write sentence 24?

• Yes, I’m Tyson’s little brother, that’s only part of my identity, though, I’m a cool guy in my own way, too.

• Yes, I’m Tyson’s little brother, but that’s only part of my identity. Because I’m a cool guy in my own way, too.

• Yes, I’m Tyson’s little brother, but that’s only part of my identity. I’m a cool guy in my own way, too.

• Yes, I’m Tyson’s little brother, but that’s only part of my identity, I’m a cool guy in my own way, too.

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What is the correct way to write sentence 45?

• It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag was the Bessie Richards. Who was a recording artist of the 1960s.

• It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag was the Bessie Richards. A recording artist of the 1960s.

• It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag. She was the Bessie Richards, a recording artist of the 1960s.

• It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag was the Bessie Richards, a recording artist of the 1960s.

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"(9) Furthermore, the plants that manufacture electric cars are putting high levels of carbon-dioxide pollutants into the environment. (10) In the end, the production of an electric car puts twice as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as the production of a conventional car. (11) Even the batteries used in electric cars are harmful to the environment."

Tracy has used an ineffective transition in sentence 10. Which word or phrase could best replace In the end in this sentence?

• Obviously

• In fact

• However

• Instead

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What is the most effective way to combine sentences 15 and 16?

• Furthermore, the batteries in an electric car weaken over time, eventually allowing a person to travel even fewer miles between charges.

• Furthermore, the batteries in an electric car weaken over time, eventually they allow a person to travel even fewer miles between charges.

• Furthermore, the batteries in an electric car weaken over time, which means the batteries eventually allow a person to travel even fewer miles between charges.

• Furthermore, the batteries in an electric car weaken over time because they eventually allow a person to travel even fewer miles between charges.

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What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 14?

• And at the age of 17, she was playing for the University of North Carolina, she helped her team win four NCAA championships and broke many school records along the way.

• And at the age of 17, she was playing for the University of North Carolina and won four NCAA championships and breaking many school records along the way, which helped her team.

• And at the age of 17, she was playing for the University of North Carolina, which helped her team win four NCAA championships and breaking many school records along the way.

• And at the age of 17, she was playing for the University of North Carolina, where she helped her team win four NCAA championships and broke many school records along the way.

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What is the correct way to write sentences 23 and 24?

• Many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, scientists, however, are still making discoveries.

• Although many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct and scientists are still making discoveries.

• Many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, but there are scientists. Who are still making discoveries.

• Although many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, scientists are still making discoveries.

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"(13) At my previous school, where I was president of the eighth-grade class I learned a lot about what it means to organize my time effectively."

What change should be made in sentence 13?

• Delete where

• Insert a comma after class

• Change a lot to alot

• Change means to had meant

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"(2) In this environment it can be hard to stand out, especially if your relatively new."

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 2?

• Change environment to enviroment

• Delete the comma

• Change your to you’re

• No change should be made in this sentence.

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