English I EOC Revising & Editing

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is your answer or position on what the prompt is asking, summarizing the main argument of your essay.

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What resources can you use during the English I EOC test?

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You are allowed to use a Dictionary and a Thesaurus.

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What punctuation change 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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Insert a comma after 'day after day'.

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What is the correct form of 'Oasis' in the sentence: 'It is a place that deserves protection, a true Oasis of life.'?

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Change 'Oasis' to 'oasis'.

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What does it mean to revise a piece of writing?

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To revise means to review and make changes to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

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What is editing in the context of writing?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a piece of writing.

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Why is it important to have a clear thesis statement?

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A clear thesis statement guides the direction of your essay and helps readers understand your main argument.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and sets the tone for the content that follows.

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What is the difference between revising and editing?

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Revising focuses on content and structure, while editing focuses on grammar and mechanics.

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What should you do if you find a run-on sentence?

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You should break it into two or more sentences or use appropriate punctuation to separate the ideas.