STAAR Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two sentences joined together with a comma and a conjunction.

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What is an informational text?

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An informational text is a type of non-fiction writing that provides factual information.

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How do you correct a comma splice?

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Change the comma to a semicolon or use a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to make changes to improve clarity, coherence, or correctness.

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What is 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.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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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.