STAAR Practice - Revising & Editing

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What is a redundant sentence?

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A redundant sentence is one that repeats information unnecessarily, making it superfluous.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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The purpose of revising a sentence is to improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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Editing a sentence involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors to enhance readability.

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What is the role of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main ideas and provides closure to a paragraph or essay.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, which is grammatically incorrect.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the correct use of a semicolon?

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

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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What is the importance of sentence variety in writing?

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Sentence variety keeps the writing engaging and helps maintain the reader's interest.

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What does it mean to sum up ideas in a concluding sentence?

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To sum up ideas means to briefly restate the main points discussed in the text, reinforcing the overall message.