English 1 STAAR Review

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What is the correct form of 'there', 'their', or 'they're' in this sentence: Eric and Kane put _________ phones on the teacher's desk?

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their

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Define personification.

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Personification is giving non-living things human characteristics.

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What is the recommended number of specific examples to include in body paragraphs?

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1-2

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'Climate change is the result of are current economic and industrial system.'

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The error is 'are'; it should be 'our'.

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Which sentence is free from errors: 'Today’s children, as they become more politically aware, will be much more radical than there parents, because there will be no other choice for them.' or 'Today’s children, as they become more politically aware, will be much more radical than their parents, because there will be no other choice for them.'?

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The second sentence is free from errors.

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What does it mean to compare two things using 'like' or 'as'?

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This is known as a simile.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is a common error in subject-verb agreement?

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Using a singular verb with a plural subject or vice versa.

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What is the function of a transition word in writing?

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Transition words help to connect ideas and improve the flow of writing.