Revising & Editing Nov 19

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What is a comma and why is it used?

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A comma is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence. It helps clarify meaning by separating elements such as items in a list, clauses, or adjectives.

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Identify a sentence that is missing a comma.

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After the student worked on the paper he took a break.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'However Jennifer should have been paying attention.'?

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After 'However'.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause. It does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the fragment in the following options: 'My college offers great art courses!', 'My art class had a meeting at 4:40 p.m.', 'Several students at the college, who attended the meeting.', 'My art group is very productive.'

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Several students at the college, who attended the meeting.

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What is the correct word to use in the sentence: 'Each student needs to bring ______ computer to class tomorrow.'?

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Their.

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

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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How do you correctly write a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, often preceded by a comma.

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Provide an example of a correctly punctuated compound sentence.

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I like coffee, and I like tea.

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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Revising and editing improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of a written piece by correcting errors and enhancing structure.