ELA Editing Practice

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What is the correct way to capitalize proper nouns in a sentence?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific things, should always be capitalized. For example, 'Mississippi River' and 'Sarah'.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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

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How do you punctuate dialogue correctly?

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When writing dialogue, use quotation marks to enclose the spoken words. For example: "I love reading!" said Sarah.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory elements, and before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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What is the correct way to use apostrophes for possession?

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Apostrophes indicate possession. For singular nouns, add 's (e.g., the dog's leash). For plural nouns ending in 's', add just an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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How do you identify a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is the correct way to quote a source in writing?

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When quoting a source, use quotation marks and include the author's name and page number in parentheses. Example: "Reading is essential" (Smith 23).