Revising and Editing

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What is revising?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to a piece of writing to improve its content and clarity.

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What is editing?

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Editing is the process of correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to proofread?

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Proofreading is the final step of checking a written document for any remaining errors before it is published or submitted.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause in a sentence, or to separate clauses.

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What is a period used for?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

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What is a quotation mark?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, usually formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Natalie's).

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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 is doing or being something in the sentence.

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What is a verb?

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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.