Revising and Editing

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What is the purpose of revising a text?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality by making changes to content, structure, and style.

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What is editing in writing?

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The process of correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a text.

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Define 'capitalization' in writing.

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The use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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What is a common mistake when using 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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When should you use a comma in a sentence?

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To separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory elements.

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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 does 'proofreading' involve?

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Reading a text carefully to find and correct errors before finalizing it.

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Why is it important to use proper nouns correctly?

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Proper nouns identify specific people, places, or organizations and should be capitalized to show their importance.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that connects two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the role of a thesaurus in writing?

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A thesaurus is used to find synonyms and antonyms to enhance vocabulary and avoid repetition.