English I STAAR Editing Grammar Flashcard

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What is the correct spelling of the term that refers to the study of minerals?

Back

Mineralogical

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What punctuation change is needed after the word 'performance' in a sentence?

Back

Insert a comma after performance.

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How should a complex sentence be punctuated when it includes a dependent clause?

Back

Use a comma before the independent clause if the dependent clause comes first.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

Back

To connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence that includes a list?

Back

Use commas to separate items in a list.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

Back

Always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun; 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

Back

To indicate a pause or to separate elements within a sentence.

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What change is needed when a word is incorrectly spelled in a sentence?

Back

Correct the spelling to the appropriate form.

Front

What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

Back

Use a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.