Edit & Revise Practice

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What is the purpose of combining sentences in writing?

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To improve clarity and flow by connecting related ideas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the role of punctuation in sentence structure?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the significance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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What is a question mark used for?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is the importance of revising sentences?

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Revising sentences helps improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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

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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.