12/04 Revise and Edit Review- Montoya

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What is the purpose of Memorial Day?

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Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember the soldiers who died in military service, particularly those who fought in the Civil War.

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What is a semicolon used for in writing?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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How can sentences be effectively combined?

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Sentences can be combined by using conjunctions, semicolons, or restructuring to create a more fluid and coherent statement.

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What is a closing sentence in a paragraph?

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A closing sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph and provides a final thought or reflection.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to make changes to improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is an effective way to start a sentence?

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An effective way to start a sentence is to use a strong subject and verb, and to provide context or background information.

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What is the role of descriptive language in writing?

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Descriptive language enhances writing by creating vivid images and engaging the reader's senses.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and does not express a complete thought.

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What is the importance of clarity in writing?

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Clarity in writing ensures that the reader understands the message without confusion or ambiguity.