STAAR reading fifth grade review

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What does 'visualize' mean?

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To see it in your mind or create a mental image.

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What is the main idea of the passage about Tim?

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Tim is moving to California with his family.

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How can you revise a sentence for clarity?

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Combine ideas smoothly, e.g., 'YouTube quickly became popular because it was easy to use and entertaining to young people.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects clauses or sentences, e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is the best way to combine sentences?

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Use conjunctions and proper punctuation to create a single, clear sentence.

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What does 'lonely' mean in the context of a house?

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Feeling sad because there is no one around; isolated.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.

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What does 'entertaining' mean?

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Providing enjoyment or amusement.

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What is the significance of the setting in a story?

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It provides context, influences characters, and affects the plot.

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What does 'combine' mean in writing?

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To join two or more sentences or ideas into one.