Revising/Editing STAAR WIN

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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'. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a punctuation error?

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A punctuation error occurs when punctuation marks are used incorrectly, affecting the clarity of a sentence.

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How do you combine two sentences correctly?

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You can combine two sentences by using a conjunction (like 'and') or by restructuring the sentences to form a single coherent sentence.

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What is the correct way to use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone. They should be placed before and after the quoted text.

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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 revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence helps improve clarity, coherence, and correctness by correcting errors and enhancing the overall quality.

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What does it mean to edit a text?

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Editing involves checking a text for grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors and making necessary corrections.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.