Editing

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What is editing?

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

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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 conjunctions.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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

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What is the difference between 'raise' and 'rise'?

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'Raise' is a transitive verb meaning to lift or elevate something, while 'rise' is an intransitive verb meaning to go up or increase.

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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 cannot stand alone.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is the importance of proofreading?

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Proofreading is essential to catch errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation before finalizing a document.

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What is a subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion.