STAAR Editing Practice!

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a comma used for?

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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 editing a sentence?

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The purpose of editing a sentence is to improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of the writing.

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What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

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Changing a word in a sentence means replacing it with another word to improve meaning or correctness.

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What is a period?

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A period is a punctuation mark (.) used to indicate the end of a sentence.

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

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

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark (?) is a punctuation mark used at the end of a question.

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What does 'correctly' mean?

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'Correctly' means in a way that is right or accurate.

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

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What is the role of an editor?

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An editor reviews and makes changes to written content to enhance its quality.