Revising and Editing

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'I didn't ___ Mr. Torturo could be so cruel.'?

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The correct form is 'think'. The sentence should read: 'I didn't think Mr. Torturo could be so cruel.'

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How should you punctuate the sentence: 'Our most populous city is New York barely makes the top ten list with about 19,000,000 inhabitants.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Our most populous city, New York, barely makes the top ten list with about 19,000,000 inhabitants.'

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What is the best way to combine the sentences: 'I'm not a genius. Certainly not an Einstein.'?

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The best way to combine them is: 'I'm not a genius and certainly not an Einstein.'

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How should the following sentence be revised: 'Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet pilot he was the first man in space.'?

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The revised sentence should be: 'Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet pilot, was the first man in space.'

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What is the correct way to write: 'Could I solve it with a calculator I asked him or solve it with a partner.'?

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The correct way is: 'I asked him if I could use a calculator or solve it with a partner.'

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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The purpose of revising a sentence is to improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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What is a common mistake in verb tense usage?

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A common mistake is using the past tense when the present tense is required, such as saying 'I didn't thought' instead of 'I didn't think'.

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What is the role of commas in complex sentences?

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Commas are used to separate clauses and elements in a sentence to enhance readability and prevent confusion.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means merging two or more sentences into one to improve flow and coherence.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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An example of a run-on sentence is: 'I love to read I have many books.' It can be corrected by adding a conjunction or punctuation.