STAAR Sentence Structure

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Reese wants to improve sentence 12: The brain's blood vessels have a fluid that runs alongside them, carrying waste away from the brain.

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The team determined that fluid running along the brain's blood vessels carries waste away from the brain.

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Correct way to write sentences 13 and 14?

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Ride was accepted into the astronaut program and began preparing for a space mission by training both physically and mentally.

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Correct way to write sentence 28:

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Best of all, they will be using the same system as 95% of the rest of the world, which in turn will contribute to safety, facilitate trade, and improve international communication.

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Correct way to write sentence 5:

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As I pull gently at its crisp brown shell, the aroma of its gooey sweetness teases my nostrils.

Front

Best way to rewrite sentence 10?

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I finally worked up the courage, and my initial splash instantly put all my worries to rest. The experience was invigorating.

Front

Combine sentences 9 and 10 effectively.

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While attempting to groom themselves, some penguins swallowed the toxic oil and died.

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Correct way to write sentence 19:

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It attempted one shallow takeoff after another, each time banging itself against the glass.

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Correct way to write sentences 18 & 19: In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions related to their communities.

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In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions related to their communities.