Editing Practice for STAAR Writing

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

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

Front

What is the correct form of 'than' and 'then'?

Back

'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to time.

Front

Identify the correct usage of 'there', 'their', and 'they're'.

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of an adverb in a sentence?

Back

An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly', and describes how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

Front

What is a complete sentence?

Back

A complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate and express a complete thought.

Front

What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of a predicate in a sentence?

Back

The predicate tells what the subject does or is and includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

Front

What is a fragment in writing?

Back

A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and does not express a complete thought.