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