SBA 2 REVISING AND EDITING REVIEW

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph that summarizes the main point or argument of the essay.

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When should a semicolon be used?

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A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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Correctly use a semicolon in a sentence.

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Example: She moved to Ireland; she preferred the tranquil setting over America.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The cats (play/plays) with the ball'?

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The correct verb form is 'play'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The birds (sing/sings) sweetly in the trees'?

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The correct verb form is 'sing'.

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Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'Fortunately the vehicle worked well'?

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The comma should go after 'Fortunately': 'Fortunately, the vehicle worked well.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a transition word?

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Transition words are used to connect ideas and help the flow of writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.