Editing

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What is editing?

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Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting written text to improve clarity, accuracy, and overall quality.

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What does it mean to rewrite a sentence?

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To rewrite a sentence means to express the same idea in a different way, often to make it clearer or more effective.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences by indicating pauses, stops, and the structure of the text.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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What is a spelling error?

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A spelling error occurs when a word is written incorrectly.

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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What does it mean to proofread?

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Proofreading is the final step in the writing process where you check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.