2019 7th Grade Writing STAAR Review

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds. For example, 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is the correct form of 'its' when indicating possession?

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'Its' is the possessive form of 'it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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How do you correct a sentence with a misplaced modifier?

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To correct a misplaced modifier, rearrange the sentence so that the modifier is placed next to the word it is meant to modify.

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What is the purpose of using a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses and to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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How do you identify a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.