STAAR Revising/Editing

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the text by correcting errors and enhancing the structure.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off introductory elements.

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What does it mean to change a verb tense in a sentence?

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To alter the form of a verb to indicate the time of action, such as changing 'has' to 'had' to reflect past tense.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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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 role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create complex and compound sentences.

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What is the importance of using proper punctuation?

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Proper punctuation helps convey the intended meaning, clarifies relationships between ideas, and improves readability.

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What does it mean to delete unnecessary words in a sentence?

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To remove words that do not add value or clarity, making the sentence more concise and effective.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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To connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.