English II STAAR Revising & Editing Review

What is a comma splice?

• A grammatical error where two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

• A type of punctuation used to separate items in a list.

• A sentence structure that uses a semicolon to connect two related ideas.

• A method of combining sentences using conjunctions.

How do you correct a sentence fragment?

• By adding a missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.

• By removing all punctuation from the fragment.

• By rewriting the fragment as a question.

• By combining it with another sentence without any changes.

When should you use a semicolon?

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

• To start a new paragraph.

• To indicate a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a period.

• To separate two unrelated sentences.

What is parallel structure in writing?

• Using different patterns of words to show ideas are unrelated.

• Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

• A technique to create confusion in writing.

• A method to summarize ideas in a single sentence.

When should you use quotation marks?

• To indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

• To emphasize a word or phrase in a sentence.

• To indicate a list of items in a sentence.

• To separate different clauses in a complex sentence.

What is the purpose of a colon in a sentence?

• To separate two independent clauses

• To introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows an independent clause

• To indicate a pause in a sentence

• To end a sentence with a strong emphasis

What is a dangling modifier?

• A word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.

• A grammatical error that occurs when a subject and verb do not agree.

• A type of sentence structure that uses excessive adjectives.

• A phrase that adds unnecessary information to a sentence.

What is the importance of proofreading?

• It helps to improve the overall quality of writing by adding more content.

• Proofreading is essential to catch and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling before finalizing a piece of writing.

• It allows the writer to express their ideas more freely without worrying about mistakes.

• Proofreading is only necessary for academic writing and not for casual writing.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To summarize the main points of an essay.

• To present the main argument or claim of an essay and guide the direction of the writing.

• To provide a conclusion to the essay.

• To introduce the topic of the essay.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

• A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

• A sentence that uses excessive punctuation.