Editing

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What is editing?

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Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting written content to improve clarity, accuracy, and overall quality.

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What does it mean to make a change in a sentence?

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Making a change in a sentence means altering words or phrases to improve grammar, punctuation, or meaning.

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What is a common editing mark for a spelling error?

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A common editing mark for a spelling error is a wavy line underneath the misspelled word.

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What is the purpose of proofreading?

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The purpose of proofreading is to find and correct mistakes in a text before it is published or submitted.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly connected.

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What is a fragment?

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

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What does it mean to revise a text?

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Revising a text means making changes to improve the content, structure, and clarity of the writing.

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What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' shows possession, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is a thesaurus used for?

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A thesaurus is used to find synonyms (words with similar meanings) and antonyms (words with opposite meanings).

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What is the importance of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicates pauses, and separates ideas in writing.