Revising and Editing STAAR Review

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What is a verb?

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A verb is an action word that describes what someone or something does.

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What is the correct conjunction to use in the sentence: 'Lydia had all day to prepare for the dinner party, so not only was the food excellent, ___ also the house was spotless.'?

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The correct conjunction is 'but'.

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Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: 'According to the map Amy whispered we are very close to the hidden treasure.'

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The correctly punctuated sentence is: 'According to the map,' Amy whispered, 'we are very close to the hidden treasure.'

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What is the correct way to complete the sentence: 'The 11-year old also began writing a diary ___.'

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The correct completion is: 'that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.'

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What type of language should be used in a letter requesting information from a government agency?

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Formal language should be used.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

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What is the difference between formal and informal language?

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Formal language is used in professional or academic settings, while informal language is used in casual or familiar contexts.

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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.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.