STAAR Revising/Editing

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in a text by making necessary changes.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What does it mean to change a word to its correct form?

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It means to use the appropriate grammatical form of a word, such as changing 'hooked' to 'hooking'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the correct way to use apostrophes?

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Apostrophes are used to show possession or to form contractions.

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What is the importance of sentence structure in writing?

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Proper sentence structure ensures clarity and helps convey the intended message effectively.

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What does 'clarity' mean in writing?

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Clarity refers to the quality of being clear and easy to understand.

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What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.