7th STAAR Writing Review

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete thought that is NEVER okay to use.

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How should the title of a book be formatted in writing?

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The title of a book should be italicized, e.g., *The Outsiders*.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement should answer the question asked, give two reasons, and take a side, but it should NOT ask a question.

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What does the 'P' in PROVS stand for?

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The 'P' in PROVS stands for preview the questions by marking the sentences with errors.

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What is the first sentence in an expository essay called?

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The first sentence in an expository essay is called the 'Catch'.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument of an essay, while a topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the importance of proofreading?

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Proofreading helps identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling before finalizing a piece of writing.

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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.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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