STAAR editing practice

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate spoken words or to highlight specific phrases.

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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 correct way to punctuate a question?

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A question should end with a question mark.

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What is the difference between 'stirred' and 'stired'?

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'Stirred' is the correct past tense of 'stir'; 'stired' is a misspelling.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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To edit a sentence means to review and make changes to improve clarity, grammar, and punctuation.

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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.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is the purpose of a period at the end of a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.