Revise and Edit Practice Flashcard

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What is the past tense of 'run'?

Back

ran

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How should the first word of a sentence be treated?

Back

It should be capitalized.

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?

Back

A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence that contains two independent clauses?

Back

Use a comma before the conjunction or a semicolon.

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

Back

'Their' is possessive, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the purpose of editing a sentence?

Back

To improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality.

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What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A sentence that connects two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What is the role of capitalization in writing?

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To indicate the beginning of sentences and proper nouns.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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An incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.