Revise and Edit STAAR Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________ of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Vocabulary

Some people say that ________ are just friends you haven’t met yet.

• peers

• strangers

• coaches

• colleagues

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The teacher asked the students to ________ their essays before submitting them.'

• A) revise

• B) ignore

• C) delete

• D) copy

What is the meaning of the word 'edit' in the context of writing?

• A) To write a new piece

• B) To review and make changes

• C) To publish a book

• D) To read aloud

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He doesn't likes apples.

• C) They doesn't like apples.

• D) She doesn't like apples.

Which sentence uses the word 'their' correctly?

• A) Their going to the park.

• B) The dog wagged their tail.

• C) Their house is on the corner.

• D) Their is a cat in the garden.

What is the main purpose of revising a written work?

• A) To add more words

• B) To improve clarity and correctness

• C) To make it longer

• D) To change the topic

Identify the synonym for the word 'vocabulary'.

• A) Dictionary

• B) Lexicon

• C) Grammar

• D) Syntax