Revising and Editing Flashcard (STAAR Bootcamp)

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used 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 a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a fragment?

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

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'because'.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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The purpose of revising a sentence is to improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' is used to add information, while 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

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Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job.