revise and edit 3

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of the writing.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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To make changes to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What is a common reason to delete words in a sentence?

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To eliminate unnecessary words that do not add value to the meaning.

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What is capitalization and why is it important?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns; it is important for clarity and proper grammar.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What does it mean to change a word to its correct form?

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It means to modify a word to fit grammatically within the sentence, such as changing 'go' to 'went'.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.