Revising and Editing 1

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What is the correct form of the verb 'shake' in past tense?

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shook

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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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What punctuation is needed after a direct quote?

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A comma is needed before the closing quotation marks if the quote is followed by a dialogue tag.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What does it mean to edit a piece of writing?

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To make corrections and improvements to grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment is an incomplete thought.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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To separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.