This article provides a detailed walkthrough of key revising and editing questions from the 2023 English II STAAR test, explaining correct answers and their rationale.
Editing Section Breakdown
•Question 42: Corrects spelling by changing 'Unforgettable' to 'Unforgettable' (labeled 9 d v i).•Question 43: Fixes verb tense by changing 'will head' to 'headed' (labeled 9 d i i).•Question 44: Rewrites sentence 7 to avoid run-ons, using 'and' to connect clauses.•Question 45: Corrects punctuation by changing 'parks' to 'park's' for possessive form (labeled 9 d v).•Question 46: Deletes unnecessary colon after 'composed of' (labeled 9 d v).•Question 47: Fixes pronoun agreement by changing 'them' to 'it' to match singular 'sea floor' (labeled 9 d i i i).Revising Section Strategies
•Question 31: Improves clarity by replacing 'it' with 'a strange smell' to specify the problem (labeled 9C).•Question 33: Rewrites sentence 16 to clarify that Natalie and Owen, who were watching a movie, turned around to block the sound.•Question 34: Adds the verb 'see' to complete the phrase 'open the windows and see if that would fix the problem' (labeled 9C).•Question 35: Replaces 'wrecked' with 'cluttered' for more effective description of the counter (labeled 9C).•Question 36: Uses 'Apparently' as a transition word to connect the discovery about missing flour to the cookie outcome (labeled 9 b i).Key Takeaways
•Common errors in editing include spelling, verb tense, punctuation, and pronoun agreement, which are tested through specific question types like 9 d v i or 9 d i i.•Revising focuses on clarity, sentence structure, and word choice, requiring rewrites or replacements to improve meaning and flow.•Practice with materials like editing and revising warm-ups can help students mimic test questions and prepare effectively for the STAAR exam.Conclusion
Understanding these revising and editing strategies can help students approach the English II STAAR test with confidence and improve their scores.
