Editing and Revising Practice

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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When should you capitalize the word 'family' in a sentence?

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Capitalize 'Family' when it is part of a proper noun or title, such as 'The Smith Family'.

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What is the correct use of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory phrases, and before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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What does the word 'despite' mean in a sentence?

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'Despite' means 'in spite of' and is used to indicate that something happens regardless of a particular circumstance.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'not brief'?

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The correct spelling is 'brief'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence improves clarity, coherence, and correctness.

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What is the role of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses and can also separate items in a complex list.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses commas correctly?

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Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the store.'

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What is the function of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe indicates the omission of letters in contractions, such as 'don't' for 'do not'.