STAAR REVISE AND EDIT REVIEW

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What is a quotation mark used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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

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What does clarity in writing mean?

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Clarity in writing means that the ideas are expressed clearly and can be easily understood by the reader.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps to clarify meaning and indicate pauses or stops in writing.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between 'lite' and 'light'?

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'Lite' is a less common spelling often used to describe low-calorie products, while 'light' refers to brightness or weight.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to change it to improve clarity, correctness, or style.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about them.