Revising and Editing Practice 1

Front

What is the correct capitalization rule for proper nouns?

Back

Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific things, should always be capitalized.

Front

What is the difference between 'were' and 'was'?

Back

'Were' is used for plural subjects, while 'was' is used for singular subjects.

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

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

Front

What is the correct way to write the name of a holiday?

Back

The names of holidays should be capitalized, e.g., 'Thanksgiving'.

Front

What is the rule for using exclamation points?

Back

Exclamation points are used to express strong feelings or emphasis, but should be used sparingly.

Front

What is the function of a period in a sentence?

Back

A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence.

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'celebrating'?

Back

'Celebrating' is spelled with an 'e' after the 'l'.

Front

What is the rule for using apostrophes in possessive nouns?

Back

Apostrophes are used to show possession, e.g., 'measles' becomes 'measle's' to indicate something belonging to measles.

Front

What is the importance of proofreading?

Back

Proofreading helps to identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.