Revising and Editing Practice

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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?
Back
To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the text by correcting errors and enhancing the message.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'comma splice'.
Back
A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before 'and'?
Back
Use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a semicolon in a sentence?
Back
A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?
Back
'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a run-on sentence?
Back
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.
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