STAAR Revising/Editing

What is a semicolon used for?

• To connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

• To end a sentence definitively.

• To introduce a quotation or a list.

• To separate two unrelated sentences.

What is a comma used for in a sentence?

• To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off introductory elements.

• To connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

• To indicate a question or an exclamation in a sentence.

• To replace a period at the end of a sentence.

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

• To modify a word to fit the grammatical context, such as changing 'impressive' to 'impressively'.

• To create a new word that has no relation to the original word.

• To remove all prefixes and suffixes from the word.

• To translate the word into another language.

What is the difference between 'realistic' and 'realism'?

• 'Realistic' describes something that is practical or true to life, while 'realism' refers to a style or approach in art and literature.

• 'Realistic' refers to a style in art, while 'realism' describes something that is practical or true to life.

• Both terms mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

• 'Realistic' is a term used in mathematics, while 'realism' is used in philosophy.

What is the significance of punctuation in writing?

• Punctuation is used to decorate text and make it colorful.

• Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicates pauses, and organizes thoughts in writing.

• Punctuation is only necessary in formal writing, not in casual texts.

• Punctuation serves no real purpose and can be omitted.

What is the purpose of proofreading?

• To carefully review a text for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling before finalizing it.

• To write a first draft of a document without any revisions.

• To summarize the main points of a text for clarity.

• To format a document according to specific guidelines.

What is the difference between 'has' and 'had'?

• 'Has' is used for present tense, while 'had' is used for past tense.

• 'Has' is used for past tense, while 'had' is used for future tense.

• Both 'has' and 'had' are used for present tense.

• 'Has' is used for future tense, while 'had' is used for present tense.

What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

• To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the text by correcting errors and enhancing the content.

• To add more information without considering the existing structure.

• To make the text longer and more complex without improving quality.

• To change the main idea of the text completely.

What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

• The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in the sentence.

• The subject is the part of the sentence that describes the action.

• The subject is always the first word in a sentence.

• The subject is the main idea of the paragraph.

What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

• A verb expresses action or a state of being.

• A verb describes a noun.

• A verb connects two clauses.

• A verb indicates time.