MISSION #1: Revising and Editing Station

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What is the BEST way to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create smoother and clearer writing. For example, 'The water slowed down after a while, so I asked Mom what had happened.' is a better combination than 'The water slowed down and what had happened I asked Mom after a while.'

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What is an effective way to improve an introduction?

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An effective introduction grabs the reader's attention. For example, 'She already had her rain boots on and was waiting excitedly for Mom to take us outside.' is a strong introduction.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing and is always capitalized. For example, 'Milo' is a proper noun.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. For example, 'dog' and 'city' are common nouns.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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Revising a sentence means to change it to make it clearer or more effective. This can include correcting grammar, punctuation, or word choice.

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What is the purpose of editing?

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Editing is the process of checking and correcting a piece of writing for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'so'.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. For example, 'Because I was tired.' is a fragment.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. For example, 'I went to the park.' is a complete sentence.

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What is the importance of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps to clarify meaning in writing. For example, a period indicates the end of a sentence, while a comma indicates a pause.