Revising and Editing

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action.

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List the FANBOYS conjunctions.

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The FANBOYS conjunctions are: FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO.

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What is the purpose of revising and editing?

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The purpose of revising and editing is to improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.

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What constitutes a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate and express a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the difference between revising and editing?

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Revising involves making changes to improve content and structure, while editing focuses on correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are some common reasons for revising a piece of writing?

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Common reasons include improving clarity, enhancing argument strength, and ensuring logical flow.