STAAR REVISING PRACTICE

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What is the purpose of revising a written piece?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

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What is the correct possessive form of 'grandmother'?

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Grandmother's.

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What punctuation is needed at the end of a direct quote?

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Quotation marks.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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Our playground was very clean.

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What is the difference between a question mark and a period?

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A question mark indicates a question, while a period indicates a statement.

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What does it mean to change a plural noun to a possessive noun?

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It means to indicate ownership by adding an apostrophe and 's'.

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What is the role of end punctuation in a sentence?

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End punctuation indicates the end of a thought and clarifies the sentence type.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the importance of clarity in writing?

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Clarity ensures that the reader understands the message without confusion.

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What is a common mistake when using direct quotes?

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Forgetting to include quotation marks.