Revising and Editing

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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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 is missing either a subject or a verb.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the couch.'

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The verb is 'sleeps'.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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To edit a sentence means to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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

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What is a subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural).

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'The sun is shining brightly.'

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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'Running through the park.'