STAAR Writing Practice

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Extraneous sentence

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A sentence that is not necessary to the main idea or argument of a paragraph and can be removed without losing the overall meaning.

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What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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It introduces the main idea of the paragraph and sets the tone for the information that follows.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the importance of word choice in writing?

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It affects the tone, clarity, and impact of writing, making it essential for effective communication.

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What does it mean to improve sentence structure?

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Rearranging words or phrases to enhance readability and ensure grammatical correctness.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea or argument of an essay or paper.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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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 or conjunction.

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What does clarity in writing mean?

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Clarity in writing means that the ideas are expressed in a way that is easy to understand, with no ambiguity or confusion.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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To summarize the main idea of the paragraph and provide closure to the reader.