STAAR Writing Practice

STAAR Writing Practice

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English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an extraneous sentence?

Back

An extraneous sentence is a sentence that is not necessary to the main idea or argument of a paragraph and can be removed without losing the overall meaning.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

Back

The purpose of revising a sentence is to improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does clarity in writing mean?

Back

Clarity in writing means that the ideas are expressed in a way that is easy to understand, with no ambiguity or confusion.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transition word?

Back

A transition word is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing, guiding the reader from one thought to another.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Back

The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph and sets the tone for the information that follows.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to improve sentence structure?

Back

Improving sentence structure involves rearranging words or phrases to enhance readability and ensure grammatical correctness.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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