Editing STAAR PASSAGE

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What is a common error in spelling that students should watch for?

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Changing 'beleive' to 'believe' is an example of correcting a common spelling error.

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What is the importance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalizing 'Revolutionary War' is important because it is a proper noun.

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How can sentences be combined for clarity?

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Combining sentences can make writing clearer, such as changing 'She was also a birthday present. She was meant to celebrate America’s independence.' to 'She was also a birthday present meant to celebrate America’s independence.'

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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 the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

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What is the correct way to use conjunctions?

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Conjunctions like 'and' should be used to connect related ideas, as in 'Lady Liberty was designed in France and made out of copper and steel.'

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What is the function of a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it should always be capitalized.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information, while a question seeks information.

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What is the role of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.