Revising and Editing Flashcard

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What is sentence combining?

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Sentence combining is the process of merging two or more sentences into a single, more complex sentence to improve clarity and flow.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). For example, 'The dog barks' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark' (plural).

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How can you combine sentences effectively?

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You can combine sentences by using conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') or by restructuring the sentences to create a more fluid statement.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which adds additional information.

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What is the purpose of editing?

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The purpose of editing is to improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of a written piece by correcting errors and refining language.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, helping to create complex and compound sentences.