Revising and Editing STAAR Practice

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What does 'contemplate' mean?

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To think deeply or consider carefully.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.

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What is redundancy in writing?

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The unnecessary repetition of ideas or information.

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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 or to separate items in a list.

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What does 'benefiting' mean in the context of economics?

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To receive an advantage or profit from something.

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What is the difference between 'is benefiting' and 'are benefiting'?

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'Is benefiting' is singular, while 'are benefiting' is plural.

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What does 'precise order of operations' refer to?

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The specific steps required to solve a mathematical problem or complete a task.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is the significance of using active voice in writing?

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Active voice makes sentences clearer and more direct by emphasizing the subject's action.

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What does 'divulge' mean?

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To reveal or disclose information.