Editing with CUPS

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What is the correct way to start a quoted question?

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The first word of a quoted question should be capitalized.

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What is a common error in comparative adjectives?

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Using 'more' with an already comparative adjective, like 'more better', is incorrect. It should just be 'better'.

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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 the correct spelling of 'appreciate'?

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The correct spelling is 'appreciate', not 'appreshiate'.

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When should you use a period in a sentence?

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A period is used at the end of a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation.

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What is the difference between 'Americans' and 'americans'?

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'Americans' with a capital 'A' refers to people from the United States, while 'americans' with a lowercase 'a' is incorrect in this context.

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What is the role of commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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Editing a sentence involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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