9th Grade English STAAR Review

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What does the term 'proficiency' mean?

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Expertise

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Where can you find grammar tips during the STAAR test?

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In the back of the dictionary

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What is the purpose of expository writing?

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To explain or inform

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Which sentence is written correctly?

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Everyone communicates differently in person than they do when speaking over the phone, sending texts, or writing online posts.

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What should you do on the reading section of the STAAR test?

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Read and annotate the passage.

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What is the definition of expository writing?

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Writing that aims to explain or inform the reader.

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What is the difference between expository and narrative writing?

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Expository writing informs or explains, while narrative writing tells a story.

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What is an example of a transition word?

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Furthermore, however, therefore.

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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To add notes, comments, or explanations to a text.

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What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint.