STAAR English 2 Revising and Editing Practice

What conclusions can you draw from both articles?

• The articles provide different perspectives on the same topic.

• The articles agree on the main points discussed.

• The articles contradict each other in every aspect.

• The articles are unrelated and discuss different topics.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What change, if any, should be made to sentence 3?

• Change "Similarly," to "Similarly"

• Change "movie-goers" to "moviegoers"

• Change "fellowship," to "fellowship"

• No change is needed

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CCSS.L.2.2C

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 5?

• While the article warns that modern viewing habits may threaten this experience because at home "we're in control," the poem reflects this concern through its nostalgic portrayal of an older theater with "gilt edges, red plush, and patterned carpet."

• While the article warns that modern viewing habits may threaten this experience because at home "we're in control." The poem reflects this concern through its nostalgic portrayal of an older theater with "gilt edges, red plush, and patterned carpet."

• While the article warns that modern viewing habits may threaten this experience because at home "we're in control"; the poem reflects this concern through its nostalgic portrayal of an older theater with "gilt edges, red plush, and patterned carpet."

• While the article warns that modern viewing habits may threaten this experience because at home "we're in control" the poem reflects this concern through its nostalgic portrayal of an older theater with "gilt edges, red plush, and patterned carpet."

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which transition could be added to the beginning of sentence 4 to improve the flow of ideas in the paragraph?

• In contrast,

• Furthermore,

• However,

• Therefore,

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence contains an error in the use of commas?

• Sentence 1
• Sentence 2

• Sentence 6

• Sentence 7

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What change, if any, is needed in sentence 6?

• Change "ultimately" to "ultimately,"

• Change "where" to "were"

• Change "portrays" to "portray"

• No revision is needed

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is important in revising your writing

• Check your grammar

• Make sure your ideas are clear

• organize your writing

• All of the above

While the article warns that viewing habits threaten our experience, the poem reflects this concern.

• A. Delete the comma

• B. change comma to semicolon

• C. change comma to colon

• D. No change is needed

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A