Edit and Revise Review

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What is the difference between 'It's' and 'Its'?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'. 'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'.

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How do you correct the sentence: 'It didn't seem like such a small amount would be enough to make a pancake but I soon realized just how much the batter spreads out.'?

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Insert a comma after 'pancake'.

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What is the correct form of 'then' in the sentence: 'I learned that cooking takes more patience and attention to detail then I had ever dreamed!'?

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Change 'then' to 'than'.

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What should you do after reading a question?

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Highlight what the question wants you to do AND what sentences you are looking for.

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What does 'contraction' mean?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership, such as 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate ideas, list items, or clarify meaning in sentences.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to change it to improve clarity, correctness, or style.

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What is the meaning of 'highlight' in reading?

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To highlight means to mark important information in a text for emphasis or easy reference.

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What is the function of a question mark?

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