Practice STAAR Revising and Editing Questions

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What is a revision in writing?

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A revision is the process of reviewing and making changes to a piece of writing to improve clarity, flow, and overall quality.

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What does it mean to edit a text?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a text.

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What is a transition in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the reader move smoothly from one thought to another.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and sets the tone for the information that follows.

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What does it mean to support an idea in writing?

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Supporting an idea means providing evidence, examples, or details that reinforce the main point being made.

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

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'Were' is the past tense of 'are', used to describe something that happened in the past, while 'are' is the present tense.

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What is an appropriate synonym for 'unusual'?

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A suitable synonym for 'unusual' could be 'rare' or 'extraordinary', depending on the context.

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What is the role of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and provides closure to the reader.

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What does it mean to delete unnecessary information?

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Deleting unnecessary information means removing details that do not contribute to the main idea or purpose of the text.

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What is 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.