STAAR Revising and Editing Skills

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What is a well-structured paragraph?

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A well-structured paragraph is a group of sentences that are organized logically, usually starting with a topic sentence followed by supporting details.

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What is a complete subject in a sentence?

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The complete subject includes all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about, including adjectives and nouns.

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What is the correct form of the verb for 'The dog (run, runs) in the park every morning'?

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The correct form is 'runs'.

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What is the correct form of the verb for 'The children (play, plays) in the garden every evening'?

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The correct form is 'play'.

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How do you correct capitalization in a sentence?

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You capitalize the first word of the sentence and any proper nouns.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph that states the main idea.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are sentences that provide information, examples, or explanations that back up the main idea.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is the difference between singular and plural verbs?

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Singular verbs are used with singular subjects, while plural verbs are used with plural subjects.

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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 is always capitalized.