7th STAAR Writing Review

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What is a fragment?

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

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How should 'mom and dad' be written in a sentence?

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It should be written as 'Mom and Dad'.

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What is a catch in writing?

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A catch gets your reader's attention.

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What should a thesis statement NOT do?

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A thesis statement should not ask a question.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement answers the question asked, gives two reasons, and takes a side.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction connecting two independent clauses.

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What is the role of transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.