STAAR Revising and Editing Practice

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What are run-ons in writing?

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Run-ons are sentences that incorrectly join two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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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.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is the correct use of 'too'?

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'Too' means 'also' or 'excessively' and is used to indicate addition or degree.

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What is the difference between 'to', 'two', and 'too'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'two' is a number, and 'too' means 'also' or 'excessively'.

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What does clarity in writing mean?

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Clarity in writing means that the ideas are expressed clearly and can be easily understood by the reader.

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What is the purpose of revising a text?

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The purpose of revising a text is to improve its content, structure, and clarity by making necessary changes.

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What is the role of editing in writing?

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Editing involves checking for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors to ensure the text is polished and correct.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.