Revising Practice

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter. Example: 'Grandmother', 'McDonald's'.

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What is the difference between 'quiet' and 'quite'?

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'Quiet' means making little or no noise, while 'quite' means to a certain extent or degree.

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What is the correct way to write 'monday'?

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'Monday' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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What does 'neither' mean?

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'Neither' is used to indicate that not one nor the other of two things is true or applicable.

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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 purpose of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of a sentence, proper nouns, and important titles.

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What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

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The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty to the flag and the nation of the United States.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, and it is not capitalized. Example: 'girl', 'city'.

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Example: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to change or improve it for clarity, correctness, or style.