Revising and Editing Practice

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the text by correcting errors and enhancing the structure.

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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 is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off introductory elements.

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What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' is possessive, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined or separated.

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What is the importance of using transitions in writing?

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To guide readers through the text and clarify the relationships between ideas.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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An incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.