STAAR Revising/Editing

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the text by correcting errors and enhancing the content.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off introductory elements.

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What is the difference between 'has' and 'had'?

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'Has' is used for present tense, while 'had' is used for past tense.

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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To indicate possession (e.g., 'elephants’ tusks') or in contractions (e.g., 'it’s' for 'it is').

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What is a semicolon used for?

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To connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What does it mean to change a word to its correct form?

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To modify a word to fit the grammatical context, such as changing 'impressive' to 'impressively'.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in the sentence.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb expresses action or a state of being.

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What is the importance of sentence structure?

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Proper sentence structure ensures clarity and helps convey the intended meaning effectively.

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What does it mean to delete unnecessary words in a sentence?

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To remove words that do not add value or clarity, making the sentence more concise.