Revising/Editing STAAR Practice

Front

What is punctuation?

Back

Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

Front

What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

Back

'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but'). For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. For example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

Front

What is the purpose of a comma?

Back

A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.

Front

What is a subject in a sentence?

Back

The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run,' 'is,' and 'think.'

Front

What is a quotation?

Back

A quotation is the exact words spoken or written by someone else, often enclosed in quotation marks.

Front

What is the purpose of editing?

Back

Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting written material to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

Front

What is a fragment?

Back

A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.