Revise and Edit

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains multiple dependent clauses.

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

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the text.

• To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

• To reduce the length of the sentence.

• To make the sentence more complex.

What is a comma used for?

• To separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

• To end a sentence completely.

• To replace a period in a sentence.

• To connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

What is a fragment?

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

• A fragment is a complete sentence that conveys a full idea.

• A fragment is a type of punctuation used in writing.

• A fragment is a section of a larger text that is incomplete.

What is the purpose of using transitions in writing?

• To add decorative elements to the text.

• To connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

• To provide a summary of the main points.

• To introduce new characters in a story.

What does it mean to edit a sentence?

• To make changes to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

• To rewrite the sentence in a different style.

• To add more details to the sentence.

• To remove unnecessary words from the sentence.

What does it mean to paraphrase a sentence?

• To restate a sentence in your own words while keeping the original meaning.

• To summarize the main idea of a sentence in fewer words.

• To translate a sentence into another language.

• To analyze the grammatical structure of a sentence.

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

• 'Affect' is a noun meaning the result of a change, while 'effect' is a verb meaning to influence.

• 'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

• Both 'affect' and 'effect' are verbs meaning to influence.

• 'Affect' and 'effect' are interchangeable terms with no significant difference.

What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

• Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail.

• Adjectives are used to connect clauses in a sentence.

• Adjectives serve as the main verb in a sentence.

• Adjectives indicate the tense of a verb.

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

• 'Their' shows possession, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

• 'Their' indicates a place, 'there' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

• 'Their' is a contraction for 'they are', 'there' shows possession, and 'they're' indicates a place.

• 'Their' shows possession, 'there' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'they're' indicates a place.