9th Grade English STAAR Review

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What should you do if you don't know a multiple choice answer?

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Read each answer, eliminate, and make the best guess.

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Which is the correct way to write this sentence? 'But online networking, which is very popular with teens today, promotes short, superficial connections.'

Back

This sentence is punctuated correctly.

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How do you punctuate this sentence correctly? 'Before beginning your project, make sure you purchase all the items you will need: colored pencils, drawing paper, and a ruler.'

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This sentence is punctuated correctly.

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Correct the following sentence: 'Toto Ive got a feeling were not in Kansas anymore.'

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'Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.'

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What is the term for writing that appeals to the senses?

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Imagery.

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What is the definition of imagery in literature?

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Imagery is writing that appeals to the senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound.

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What is the purpose of eliminating answers in a multiple choice question?

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To increase the chances of selecting the correct answer.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'But online networking promotes short, superficial connections, it is very popular with teens today.'

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This sentence is a run-on and should be separated into two sentences.

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the correct punctuation for lists in a sentence?

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Use a colon before the list and commas to separate items.