STAAR Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the controlling idea or the primary point that the author wants to convey.

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What is a common grammatical error involving 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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

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What does it mean to change a verb from present to past tense?

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Changing a verb from present to past tense involves altering its form to indicate that the action has already occurred, e.g., 'consider' becomes 'considered'.

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What is the purpose of scratch paper during a test?

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Scratch paper is used for rough work, calculations, or notes to help organize thoughts and solve problems.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What does it mean to proofread a text?

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Proofreading involves checking a text for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting before finalizing it.

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What is a synonym for 'change'?

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A synonym for 'change' is 'alter'.

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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 and guides the direction of the writing.

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What is the role of transition words in writing?

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Transition words help to connect ideas and improve the flow of writing by indicating relationships between sentences or paragraphs.