STAAR Prep: Revising and Editing

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the text by correcting errors and enhancing the message.

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Define 'clarity' in writing.

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Clarity refers to the quality of being easily understood, free from ambiguity or confusion.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is an error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by splitting it into two separate sentences, using a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What does it mean to 'proofread' a document?

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Proofreading involves checking a written document for grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors before finalizing it.

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What is the role of transitional words in writing?

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Transitional words help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text, improving flow and coherence.

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Define 'subject-verb agreement'.

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the function of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or point of a piece of writing, guiding the direction of the text.