Revising & Editing Practice #1

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What is the purpose of revising a paragraph?

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

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What does editing involve in writing?

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Making corrections to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.

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What is a transition word?

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A word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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Why is it important to use proper capitalization in writing?

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To indicate the beginning of sentences and proper nouns, ensuring clarity and professionalism.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What does it mean to proofread a text?

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To read through a text carefully to find and correct errors.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main idea or argument of the essay.

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What is the importance of using commas in a list?

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To separate items in a series, making the sentence clearer.