English I EOC Revising & Editing

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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Editing focuses on individual words and sentences, including word choice, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It comes after proofreading.

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What is the difference between revising and editing?

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Revising involves making changes to the content and structure of a piece of writing, while editing focuses on correcting errors in language and formatting.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is the correct spelling of 'accomplished'?

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The correct spelling is 'accomplished'.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'It isn’t easy to represent a large class day after day but I know that I am up to the challenge.'?

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A comma should be inserted after 'day after day'.

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What is the meaning of 'relatively' in the context of writing?

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'Relatively' means in relation or comparison to something else; in this context, it refers to being new compared to others.

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

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The thesis statement provides a clear and specific argument or claim that the writer will support throughout the essay.

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How can you improve a weak thesis statement?

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You can improve a weak thesis statement by making it more specific, arguable, and relevant to the main topic of the paper.

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What does it mean to proofread a document?

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Proofreading involves checking a document for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting before finalizing it.

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What is the importance of word choice in writing?

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Word choice affects the clarity, tone, and effectiveness of writing, helping to convey the intended message to the audience.