ELA Editing Practice

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What is the correct punctuation for dialogue in a sentence?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How should proper nouns be capitalized in a sentence?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific things, should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of rivers?

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The names of rivers should be capitalized, e.g., 'Mississippi River'.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a question in dialogue?

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A question in dialogue should end with a question mark, and the sentence should be followed by a dialogue tag.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'were' in terms of subject-verb agreement?

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'Was' is used with singular subjects, while 'were' is used with plural subjects.

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How do you correct a sentence with missing quotation marks?

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You should insert quotation marks at the appropriate places to indicate spoken words.

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What is the correct way to write the title of a song?

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The title of a song should be in quotation marks.

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What is the importance of using correct verb forms in sentences?

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Using correct verb forms ensures subject-verb agreement and clarity in communication.

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How do you identify and correct capitalization errors in a sentence?

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Look for proper nouns and the beginning of sentences that need to be capitalized.

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What is the rule for using commas in dialogue?

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Commas should be used to separate the dialogue from the dialogue tag.