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    STAAR revising test prep
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  • The writer has included an extraneous sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should be deleted?
    Sentence 5
    Sentence 4
    Sentence 2
    Sentence 3
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  • The writer has included an extraneous sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should be deleted?
    Sentence 3
    Sentence 5
    Sentence 2
    Sentence 4
  •  15
  • Which word should be added to improve the transition between these two sentences?
    Consequently
    In addition
    For example
    As a result
  •  5
  • Which word should be added to improve the transition between these two sentences?
    Consequently
    At the same time
    Because
    For instance
  •  20
  • The meaning of this sentence is unclear. Which word should be changed to improve the clarity of the sentence?
    Change "canceled" to "ended"
    Change "the game" to "it"
    Change "disappointed" to "saddened"
    Change "they" to "the team"
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  • The meaning of this sentence is unclear. Which word should be changed to improve the clarity of the sentence?
    Change "boasted" to "bragged"
    Change "Ollie's brother" to "Him"
    Change "competition" to "game"
    Change "he" to "Ollie"
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  • What is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?
    The park was filled with musical singing of birds singing.
    The park was filled with the musical singing of song birds.
    The birds filled the park with sounds of singing and songs.
    The park was filled with the musical sound of birds singing.
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  • What is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?
    If you need help with this sentence, ask for help.
    If you need help revising this sentence, you should ask.
    Ask for help if you need help revising this sentence.
    Revising this sentence needs help, so ask for it.
  •  10
  • What is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?
    She likes drawing, singing, and dancing.
    She likes drawing, to sing, and dancing.
    Drawing, singing; she likes to dance
    She likes to draw and singing with dancing.
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  • What is the most effective revision to make in this sentence?
    I walk my dog, feed him, and to love him.
    I walking my dog, feeding him, and loving him.
    I walk my dog while feeding him and love him.
    I walk my dog, feed him, and love him.
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  • What is the most effective closing sentence for this paragraph?
    All the other kids were much better than me.
    Luckily, my karate teacher was patient and kind.
    Now I know learning karate takes practice and hard work.
    That karate class was actually a lot of fun.
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  • What would be an effective controlling idea to add at the end of this paragraph?
    If you want to learn a new skill, take a risk and try it!
    You can't do anything if you just sit quietly and read it.
    Learning something new means you have to learn it.
    You won't get anywhere if you don't try it yourself.
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  • The writer has not made the best word choice in this sentence. Which word would be a better choice to replace "orderly" in the sentence?
    tranquil
    calmly
    neutral
    eventful
  •  15
  • The writer has not made the best word choice in this sentence. Which word would be a better choice to replace "damaged" in the sentence?
    mournful
    sadly
    injured
    illness
  •  25