STAAR Edit and Revise

What does it mean to correct a sentence?

• To change the meaning of the sentence entirely.

• To fix mistakes in grammar, punctuation, or spelling to make it clear and correct.

• To add more words to the sentence for clarity.

• To rewrite the sentence in a different language.

What is a complete sentence?

• A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

• A complete sentence is a phrase that lacks a subject.

• A complete sentence is a group of words that does not convey a full idea.

• A complete sentence is any collection of words that includes punctuation.

What is the purpose of a period?

• A period indicates the beginning of a statement.

• A period shows the end of a statement.

• A period is used to separate two independent clauses.

• A period is used to indicate a question.

What is a contraction?

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A shortened form of two words combined, like 'I'll' for 'I will'.

• A grammatical error in sentence structure.

• A method of combining two sentences into one.

What is punctuation?

• Punctuation includes marks like periods, commas, and question marks that help clarify meaning.

• Punctuation refers to the rules of grammar in a language.

• Punctuation is the use of symbols to create artistic expressions.

• Punctuation is a type of written language used in poetry.

What is the best way to combine sentences?

• Use 'and' to connect similar ideas.

• Use 'but' to connect contrasting ideas.

• Use 'or' to present alternatives.

• Use 'so' to indicate a cause and effect.

What should you do with names in a sentence?

• Capitalize names, like 'Mrs. Jordan'.

• Use lowercase for all names.

• Only capitalize the first letter of the first name.

• Capitalize only the last name.

What is the correct spelling of 'beautiful'?

• beutiful

• beautifull

• beutifull

• beautiful

What does it mean to identify a misspelled word?

• To find a word that is not spelled correctly.

• To create a new word from existing letters.

• To pronounce a word incorrectly.

• To write a word in a different language.

What is a subject in a sentence?

• The subject is the action of the sentence.

• The subject is who or what the sentence is about.

• The subject is the main verb in the sentence.

• The subject is the conclusion of the sentence.