Revising and Editing Flashcard

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

Back

To improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of the writing.

Front

What does it mean to edit a sentence?

Back

To make changes to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Front

What is capitalization?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

When should you use a question mark?

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At the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

What is a synonym for 'tiny'?

Back

Small.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

Back

To replace a word with another word that fits better in the context.

Front

What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used for singular subjects, while 'are' is used for plural subjects.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is a complete sentence?

Back

A group of words that expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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To describe or modify nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does it mean to add a punctuation mark?

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To include symbols like periods, commas, or question marks to clarify meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B