STAAR Revising/Editing

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 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.

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.

• 'Realistic' and 'realism' are interchangeable terms used in everyday language.

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

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 synonym for the word in question.

• To translate the word into another language.

• To change the word's meaning entirely.

What is the importance of sentence structure?

• It makes writing longer and more complex.

• Proper sentence structure ensures clarity and helps convey the intended meaning effectively.

• It allows for more creative expression in writing.

• It is only important in formal writing.

What is a semicolon used for?

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

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

• To separate two complete sentences that are not closely related.

• To introduce a list of items.

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 and make the text longer.

• To change the style of writing without focusing on errors.

• To finalize the document without making any changes.

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 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 a noun or pronoun that follows the verb.

• The subject is the part of the sentence that provides additional information.

What does it mean to delete unnecessary words in a sentence?

• To remove words that do not add value or clarity, making the sentence more concise.

• To add more adjectives and adverbs to enhance the sentence.

• To change the sentence structure completely for better flow.

• To replace simple words with more complex vocabulary.