Revising and Editing Review

What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with an appositive?

• An appositive should be set off by commas.

• An appositive should be enclosed in parentheses.

• An appositive should be separated by semicolons.

• An appositive should be placed at the end of the sentence.

What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns in a sentence?

• Proper nouns should always be capitalized, such as names of people, places, and organizations.

• Only the first word of a sentence should be capitalized.

• Common nouns should be capitalized in all instances.

• Proper nouns should only be capitalized at the beginning of a sentence.

What should you do if you find a grammatical error in your writing?

• Ignore it and continue writing.

• Revise the sentence to correct the error, ensuring that it follows the rules of grammar and punctuation.

• Ask someone else to fix it for you.

• Leave it as is, since it's not a big deal.

What is the function of a semicolon in a sentence?

• A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

• A semicolon is used to end a sentence abruptly.

• A semicolon is used to introduce a list of items.

• A semicolon is used to separate two unrelated sentences.

How can you identify a sentence fragment?

• A sentence fragment is a complete thought with a subject and verb.

• A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and often lacks a subject or verb.

• A sentence fragment is a long, complex sentence that includes multiple clauses.

• A sentence fragment is a question that requires an answer.

What is the purpose of editing in writing?

• To create new content and ideas

• To review and correct a piece of writing to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness.

• To finalize the publication of a document

• To gather feedback from readers

What is the role of capitalization in writing?

• To indicate the beginning of sentences and to denote proper nouns.

• To make text bold and italicized.

• To separate paragraphs and sections.

• To indicate the end of sentences.

What are common punctuation errors to look for when revising a sentence?

• Missing periods at the end of sentences

• Incorrect use of semicolons

• Run-on sentences

• Overuse of exclamation marks

What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

• A coordinating conjunction connects words or groups of words of equal importance, while a subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause.

• A coordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause, while a subordinating conjunction connects words of equal importance.

• A coordinating conjunction is used only in compound sentences, while a subordinating conjunction is used in complex sentences.

• A coordinating conjunction connects phrases, while a subordinating conjunction connects sentences.

What is the correct way to use a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• Coordinating conjunctions should connect similar elements in a sentence, such as 'NASA would gather data, and the Space Shuttle would work on returning spaceships intact from space journeys.'

• Coordinating conjunctions should only be used at the beginning of a sentence.

• Coordinating conjunctions can connect any two sentences regardless of their structure.

• Coordinating conjunctions should only connect adjectives in a sentence.