7th Grade STAAR revising and editing

What is the purpose of a transition word?

• To introduce a new topic

• To connect ideas and guide the reader through the text, improving the flow of writing.

• To summarize the main points of a text

• To provide examples and details

What does it mean to change a word for clarity?

• Selecting a more vague or ambiguous word to convey the intended meaning.

• Choosing a more precise or appropriate word to convey the intended meaning more effectively.

• Using a synonym that has a similar meaning but is less clear.

• Changing the word to a completely different one that alters the meaning.

What is a comma used for?

• To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

• To connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

• To end a sentence with a strong emphasis.

• To replace a period in a sentence.

What is the role of a thesis statement?

• A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of a piece of writing, guiding the direction of the text.

• A thesis statement is a summary of the entire paper.

• A thesis statement is an introduction to the topic without any argument.

• A thesis statement is a conclusion drawn from the research.

What is revising in writing?

• A process of editing grammar and spelling errors only.

• The act of writing a first draft without any changes.

• Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to improve the content, structure, and clarity of a piece of writing.

• A method of publishing a final version without any revisions.

What is the importance of sentence variety?

• It makes writing longer and more complex.

• It keeps writing interesting and engaging by using different sentence structures and lengths.

• It is only important in academic writing.

• It helps in reducing the number of sentences in a paragraph.

What does 'conciseness' mean in writing?

• Expressing ideas clearly and directly without unnecessary words.

• Using complex vocabulary to impress the reader.

• Including as many details as possible to elaborate on the topic.

• Writing in a verbose manner to cover all aspects of the subject.

What is a cohesive paragraph?

• A paragraph that contains multiple unrelated ideas.

• A paragraph where all sentences are logically connected and support the main idea.

• A paragraph that is excessively long and complex.

• A paragraph that uses a variety of sentence structures without a clear focus.

What is a fragment in writing?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• An incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and does not express a complete thought.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A literary device used to create suspense.

What is the purpose of proofreading?

• To enhance the creativity of the writing

• To check for any remaining errors before submission

• To improve the overall structure of the document

• To gather feedback from peers