STAAR Practice, Editing

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What is the difference between 'a lot' and 'alot'?

Back

The correct form is 'a lot', which means a large number or amount. 'Alot' is a common misspelling.

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What is the correct form of 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

Back

'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

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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.

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What does 'else's' mean?

Back

'Else's' is a possessive form of 'else', indicating something belonging to someone or something else.

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What is the correct verb form for 'have' in the present perfect tense?

Back

The correct form is 'have' or 'has' depending on the subject.

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What is the meaning of 'admit'?

Back

'Admit' means to confess or acknowledge something.

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What is the function of the word 'can' in a sentence?

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'Can' is a modal verb used to express ability or possibility.

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What does 'sense' mean in the context of perception?

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'Sense' refers to the ability to perceive stimuli through the senses.

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What is the meaning of 'balance' in a physical context?

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'Balance' refers to the ability to maintain stability or equilibrium.