Revising & Editing Review

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in a piece of writing.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in the sentence.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb expresses action or being in a sentence.

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What does it mean for a sentence to have a full thought?

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A full thought means the sentence conveys a complete idea and can stand alone.

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What is the difference between 'than' and 'then'?

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'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to time.

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What is a common mistake with apostrophes?

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Using an apostrophe to indicate plural (e.g., 'book's' instead of 'books').

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How can you combine two sentences effectively?

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You can use conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'so' to connect them.

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What is the correct way to capitalize titles in writing?

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Capitalize the first word and all major words in a title.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.