Bradley 8th Grade English STAAR Review

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What are the FANBOYS conjunctions?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

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What are transition words?

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Words used to show order or move between supporting details in writing.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a date?

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Commas are used to separate the day from the month and the year (e.g., July 4, 1776).

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

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What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

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To guide the reader through the text and clarify the relationships between ideas.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list.

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What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.