STAAR Review

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What is another word/phrase for main idea?

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controlling idea

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How should sentence 6 be changed?

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change extreme to extremely

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What change should be made to line 3?

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Add a comma after However

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What change should be made to line 9?

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change antarctica to Antarctica

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What change, if any, should be made to sentence 6?

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No change needs to be made.

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What is the definition of a controlling idea?

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The main point or argument that an author is trying to convey in a text.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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To separate elements in a list, indicate pauses, or clarify meaning.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is possessive, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What does it mean to capitalize a word?

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To write the first letter of a word in uppercase, often used for proper nouns.

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What is the role of details in a text?

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To support and elaborate on the main idea, providing evidence and examples.