Revising and Editing Station

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What is the purpose of revising and editing a text?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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To merge two or more sentences into one coherent sentence that conveys the same meaning.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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To separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, or to separate independent clauses.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to stir' in the past tense?

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Stirred.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the difference between 'to', 'two', and 'too'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'two' is a number, and 'too' means also or excessively.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the role of a tow truck?

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To transport vehicles that are broken down or inoperable.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.