Editing STAAR Review

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, 'Hannah's' indicates that something belongs to Hannah.

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What is the correct way to use a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause. For example, 'I like tacos, pizza, and burgers.'

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What is the difference between 'ran' and 'runned'?

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'Ran' is the correct past tense of 'run'. 'Runned' is incorrect.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. For example, 'I like pizza.'

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe in possessive nouns?

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An apostrophe is used to show ownership. For example, 'the dog's bone' means the bone belongs to the dog.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to teach' in the past tense?

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The correct past tense of 'to teach' is 'taught'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example, 'I like tacos, and I like pizza.'

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the correct way to write 'Mr' in a sentence?

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'Mr.' should have a period after it to indicate it is an abbreviation.

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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.