2017 STAAR Editing Questions The Statue of Liberty

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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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. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to join independent clauses, or to set off introductory elements.

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What is the correct way to capitalize 'city' in a sentence?

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The word 'City' should be capitalized when it is part of a proper noun, like 'New York City'.

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What is a question mark used for?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is the difference between 'piece's' and 'pieces'?

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'Piece's' is a possessive form, while 'pieces' is the plural form of 'piece'.

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What is the importance of proper nouns?

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Proper nouns name specific people, places, or organizations and are always capitalized.

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What is a quotation mark used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight a specific phrase.

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What is the purpose of editing a sentence?

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Editing a sentence helps to correct grammar, punctuation, and clarity to improve understanding.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.