Revising and Editing Set 1 Ms.Tagle

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What is a revision in writing?

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A revision is the process of reviewing and making changes to a piece of writing to improve clarity, flow, and overall quality.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a sentence.

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What is a central idea?

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The central idea is the main point or message that an author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What is the purpose of using specific words in writing?

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Using specific words helps to create a clearer and more vivid picture for the reader.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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

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What is the difference between 'past' and 'passed'?

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'Past' refers to a time that has already happened, while 'passed' is the past tense of the verb 'pass', meaning to move past something.

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What does it mean to clarify an idea?

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To clarify an idea means to make it easier to understand by providing more details or simplifying the language.

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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 or conjunction.

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What is the role of commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning in sentences.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.