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STAAR Practice

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Practice questions for 4th grade STAAR Writing
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What is the best way to combine these sentences?
The new kid didn't know where to turn in his work. He asked the teacher what to do.

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What is the best revision to make in this sentence?
We created models of historical statues and placed the models of historical statues on the map.

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What is the correct way to write this sentence?
One type of bracelet is hard and round and is called a bangle it is a popular piece of jewelry.

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Which transition is best to add to the beginning of the second sentence?
Recess is the best part of being at school. Kids often get in trouble for fighting.

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Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for this paragraph?
It is important to completely wash all eating utensils before using them. Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat with. Anyone would lose their appetite if their fork had dried food on it.

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How can the clarity of this sentence be improved?
Mrs. Jones told them that they need to turn in last night's homework.

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Which sentence would best replace the 2nd sentence to improve the focus of the paper?
Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the most amazing places to visit. I had so much fun there. There are so many neon lights that the nights there look just like day time. Watching all the wacky people walking down the strip at all hours of the day and night was truly entertaining. Attending the Cirque du Soleil show made my trip unforgettable.

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There is an extraneous sentence in this paragraph. Which sentence should be deleted?
Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the most amazing places to visit. I had so much fun there. Las Vegas became a city on May 15, 1905. There are so many neon lights that the nights there look just like day time. Watching all the wacky people walking down the strip at all hours of the day and night was truly entertaining. Attending the Cirque du Soleil show made my trip unforgettable.

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This paragraph needs a conclusion. Which sentence should be added at the end?
Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the most amazing places to visit. Last summer my family and I enjoyed a whole week in "the city that never sleeps". There are so many neon lights that the nights there look just like day time. Watching all the wacky people walking down the strip at all hours of the day and night was truly entertaining. Attending the Cirque du Soleil show made my trip unforgettable. I can't wait to return someday.

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What revision should be made in this sentence?
Visitors can help themselfs to all of the souvenirs in the shop.

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What revision should be made in this sentence?
Without help, the Shop on First Street, won't stay open for long.

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What revision should be made in this sentence?
Some Astronauts have walked on the moon in protective space suits.

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What change should be made in this sentence?
All of the diners ordered stake at the restaurant during lunch.

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What change should be made in this sentence?
A few astronauts were planning to use space suits to float out in space.

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What revision should be made in this sentence?
The horses' hooves had grown too long but we couldn't find anyone to trim them.

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What revision should be made in this sentence?
A few guests arrived late, so we left a key in the mailbox for it.

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What revision should be made in this sentence?
Our new land has a stream running through it, steep hills, and is heavy wooded.

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What revision should be made in this sentence?
Did you know that their is a pond behind our house that is shaped like a heart?

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What revision should be made in this sentence?
The students in my class are so well behaved they deserve a great reward.

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What revision should be made in this sentence?
Most kids' parents are just trying to earn a honest living.