English II STAAR Revising & Editing Review

What is a dependent clause?

• A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause is a type of independent clause.

• A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

• A dependent clause is always a question.

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

• 'Its' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has', while 'it's' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'.

• 'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

• Both 'its' and 'it's' are interchangeable and mean the same thing.

• 'Its' is used for plural nouns, while 'it's' is used for singular nouns.

How can you correct a misplaced modifier?

• By ignoring it and hoping it resolves itself.

• By repositioning it closer to the word it modifies.

• By adding more modifiers to clarify the sentence.

• By rewriting the entire sentence to eliminate confusion.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

• A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

What is a semicolon?

• A punctuation mark used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

• A type of sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A mark used to indicate a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a period.

• A symbol used to denote a question in a sentence.

What is the purpose of a colon?

• To separate two independent clauses

• To introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation

• To indicate a pause in a sentence

• To end a sentence with a strong emphasis

How do you correct a run-on sentence?

• By adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

• By removing all conjunctions from the sentence.

• By splitting the sentence into multiple paragraphs.

• By using only commas to separate clauses.

What is a fragment?

• A complete sentence with a subject and a verb.

• An incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A literary device used to create suspense.

What is the purpose of editing?

• To enhance the visual appeal of a document.

• To improve the clarity, coherence, and correctness of a written piece.

• To reduce the length of the text without changing its meaning.

• To add more complex vocabulary to the writing.

When should you use a comma?

• To separate independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

• To separate items in a list without conjunctions.

• To introduce a quote or a dialogue.

• To separate adjectives that describe the same noun.