STAAR Revising and Editing Skills

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'The dog (run, runs) in the park every morning'?

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runs

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What punctuation mark should be used at the end of the sentence: 'Have you seen my new bike'?

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Question mark (?)

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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cat

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Correct the spelling in the sentence: 'She is a good freind.'

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She is a good friend.

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Which punctuation mark should be used to separate items in a list? a) period b) comma c) exclamation mark

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b) comma

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject indicates who or what the sentence is about.

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Define a verb and give an example.

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Example: 'run'.

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What is the function of a question mark in a sentence?

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A question mark indicates that the sentence is a question.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name that is capitalized.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.