STAAR EDITING QUESTION

Front

What is the correct form of the contraction for 'it is'?

Back

it's

Front

What is the correct possessive form of 'mother' for one mother?

Back

mother's

Front

What is the past tense of the verb 'sleep'?

Back

slept

Front

What punctuation is needed after the word 'saying' in dialogue?

Back

a comma

Front

What is the correct form of the verb 'to get' in the present tense?

Back

get

Front

What is the difference between 'than' and 'then'?

Back

'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to time.

Front

What is the correct possessive form of 'veteran'?

Back

veteran's

Front

What is the rule for using 'its' vs 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is possessive, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'to sleep'?

Back

slept

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

To indicate a pause or separate elements in a list.