Revising and Editing

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What is revising?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to a piece of writing to improve its content, structure, and clarity.

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What is editing?

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Editing is the process of correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses, stops, and the structure of the writing.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What does it mean to proofread?

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Proofreading is the final step in the writing process where you check for any remaining errors before publishing or submitting.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.