STAAR-type Revising & Editing

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What is the best way to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences involves merging two or more sentences into one coherent sentence while maintaining the original meaning. For example, 'Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.' + 'Sue has a new job, and she starts next week.' can be combined to 'Mike and Sue have new jobs, and they start next week.'

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What should you do on the Revising and Editing section of the STAAR?

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Always read the whole passage to understand the context before making revisions.

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How can you effectively combine multiple sentences?

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To combine sentences effectively, look for common subjects or actions and use conjunctions. For example, 'The girl was little. She pressed her nose against the window. The window was icy. She giggled with delight. She had never seen snow before.' can be combined to 'The little girl pressed her nose against the icy window and giggled with delight because she had never seen snow before.'

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What is a strong relationship in writing?

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A strong relationship in writing refers to the logical connections between ideas, sentences, or paragraphs that help the reader understand the flow of information. For example, 'He still has a strong relationship with Nike, including being on its board of directors and promoting his popular Air Jordan sneakers.'

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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Revising a sentence means making changes to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness. This can include changing words, fixing grammar, or restructuring the sentence.

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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The purpose of editing is to correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting to enhance the overall quality of the writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example, 'Although it was raining, I decided to go for a walk.'

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences. They help to create compound and complex sentences, improving the flow of writing.

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What does it mean to delete unnecessary words in a sentence?

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Deleting unnecessary words means removing words that do not add value to the sentence, making it clearer and more concise.