ELA STAAR Boot Camp: Revising & Editing [Day 2]

Front

What is the correct adverb form of 'quick'?

Back

quickly

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What is the correct adverb form of 'final'?

Back

finally

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What is the correct possessive form of 'Beachey'?

Back

Beachey’s

Front

What is the correct verb form for 'people' in past tense?

Back

were

Front

Identify the sentence with incorrect verb tense: 'He flew the Barrel Roll, the Corkscrew Twist, and every other trick that had ever been attempting.'

Back

This sentence incorrectly uses 'attempting' instead of 'attempted.'

Front

What is the purpose of revising a text?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of editing a text?

Back

To correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors.

Front

Define 'verb tense'.

Back

Verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being expressed by the verb.

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Back

Affect is a verb meaning to influence; effect is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.