English II STAAR Revising & Editing Review

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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When should you use 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 purpose of a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows an independent clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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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 conjunctions.

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How do you correct a sentence fragment?

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To correct a sentence fragment, you can add the missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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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.

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What is parallel structure in writing?

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.