2019 7th Grade Writing STAAR Review

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What is the purpose of editing a sentence?

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To improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of the writing.

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What is a position statement in writing?

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A sentence that clearly expresses the writer's stance or opinion on a topic.

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How do you correctly use commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and to set off introductory elements.

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What is the difference between 'fell' and 'feel'?

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'Fell' is the past tense of 'fall', while 'feel' is the present tense verb meaning to perceive through touch or emotion.

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What is a 'flex' period in a school schedule?

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A flexible time slot in the school day that allows students to engage in various activities or receive additional support.

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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 role of the homecoming queen in a narrative?

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Typically, the homecoming queen represents school spirit and is often a central figure in events like homecoming celebrations.

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What does it mean to have 'privacy' in a personal space?

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Privacy refers to the right to keep one's personal life and information away from public scrutiny.

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What is the significance of using the correct verb tense in writing?

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Using the correct verb tense ensures that the timing of actions is clear and consistent throughout the text.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'