Editing and Revising STAAR Review

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What is the correct way to write a sentence that includes a quote?

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When writing a sentence with a quote, make sure to capitalize the first word of the quote and use quotation marks correctly. Example: Mom surprised us all when she declared, "Let's all go get pizza!"

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How do you correctly order words in a sentence?

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The order of words in a sentence can change the meaning. For example, 'Almost 20 million people visit Disney World each year' is correct, while '20 million people almost visit Disney World each year' is not.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: Jim ate the sandwich.

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What is the subject in the sentence 'We, the entire student body, want the school colors to remain blue and red'?

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The subject is 'We, the entire student body'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Laura and her friend ______________ for their trip in one hour'?

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The correct verb form is 'leave'.

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What punctuation is needed after a quote?

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A comma is often needed before a quote if it follows a statement. Example: Mom said, "Let's go get pizza."

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What is the difference between 'wants' and 'want'?

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'Wants' is singular (he/she/it wants), while 'want' is plural (we/they want). Use 'want' when the subject is plural.

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How do you identify the main idea of a sentence?

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The main idea is what the sentence is mostly about. Look for the subject and the action.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising helps improve clarity, grammar, and overall quality of writing.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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