Revising and Editing Flashcard

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What is revising in writing?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to improve the content and structure of a piece of writing.

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What is editing in writing?

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Editing is the process of checking for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

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Changing a word in a sentence means replacing it with another word to improve clarity or correctness.

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What is a question mark used for?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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

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

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What does 'capitalization' mean in writing?

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Capitalization means using a capital letter at the beginning of a word, usually for proper nouns or the first word in a sentence.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'clarity' mean in writing?

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Clarity in writing means that the ideas are expressed clearly and can be easily understood by the reader.

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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.