English I STAAR Editing Grammar Flashcard

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What is the rule for capitalization in titles and headings?

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In titles and headings, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and subordinating conjunctions). Do not capitalize articles, coordinating conjunctions, or prepositions unless they are the first or last word.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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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 that refers to the result of a change.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the correct use of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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What is parallel structure in writing?

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay and guides the direction of the writing.