Editing STAAR PASSAGE

What is the importance of proofreading?

• It is the first step in the writing process.

• It involves checking for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

• It is optional and not necessary for good writing.

• It focuses solely on the content of the writing.

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 too many conjunctions.

What is the difference between 'there,' 'their,' and 'they're'?

• 'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are.'

• 'There' is used for possession, 'their' refers to a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are.'

• 'There' is a contraction for 'they are,' 'their' refers to a place, and 'they're' shows possession.

• 'There' refers to a group of people, 'their' is a contraction for 'they are,' and 'they're' shows possession.

What is capitalization in writing?

• The use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific events.

• The practice of using lowercase letters for all words in a sentence.

• The method of emphasizing words by making them bold or italicized.

• The technique of writing in all capital letters for clarity.

What is a fragment?

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

• A single word that stands alone as a complete thought.

• A sentence that contains a subject and a verb.

What is a possessive noun?

• A noun that describes an action or state of being.

• A noun that shows ownership or belonging, often formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the dog's bone).

• A noun that refers to a specific person, place, or thing.

• A noun that is used to name a group of people or things.

What is the purpose of punctuation?

• Punctuation is used to decorate text and make it visually appealing.

• Punctuation helps clarify meaning in writing by indicating pauses, stops, and the structure of sentences.

• Punctuation is only necessary in formal writing and not in casual communication.

• Punctuation serves to confuse readers and complicate the text.

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or paper.

• A detailed outline of the essay's structure.

• A quote from a famous author used to support the argument.

• A list of references used in the essay.

What is a subject in a sentence?

• The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

• The subject is the action performed in the sentence.

• The subject is the location where the action takes place.

• The subject is the time when the action occurs.

What is the purpose of editing?

• To enhance the visual appeal of the text.

• To improve the clarity, coherence, and correctness of writing by correcting errors and refining language.

• To increase the length of the document.

• To ensure the document is printed correctly.