Editing CUPS Station 1

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What is the difference between 'quiet' and 'quite'?

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'Quiet' means making little or no noise, while 'quite' means to a certain extent or degree.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is the correct way to write 'revolutionary war'?

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'Revolutionary War' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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How do you show possession for a singular noun like 'Zoey'?

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You add an apostrophe and 's' to the end, making it 'Zoey’s'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the correct spelling of 'beleive'?

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The correct spelling is 'believe'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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When should you use a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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What does it mean to 'lumber'?

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'Lumber' means to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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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.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What is the purpose of editing a sentence?

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Editing improves clarity, correctness, and overall quality of writing.

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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 organization and is always capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession or to form contractions.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D