Writing Flashcard Revise & Editing

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of the writing.

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What does editing involve in writing?

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Making corrections to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A sentence that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A word that describes an action or state of being.

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What does it mean to proofread a text?

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To read through a text carefully to find and correct errors.

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What is a comma used for?

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To separate items in a list, to join independent clauses, or to set off introductory elements.

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What does the word 'congested' mean?

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Crowded or blocked, making it difficult to move.

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What does the word 'envious' mean?

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Feeling jealous or wanting what someone else has.

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What is a synonym for 'striking'?

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Easily noticed or attention-grabbing.