English STAAR Editing Practice

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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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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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 an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or instruction and often starts with a verb.

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What is the correct past tense of 'stir'?

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The correct past tense of 'stir' is 'stirred'.

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What is a quotation mark used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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What is the function of an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What is the role of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate missing letters in contractions, such as 'don't' for 'do not'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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Editing improves clarity, correctness, and overall quality of the writing.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.