Editing and revising practice

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What is the correct way to capitalize proper nouns in a sentence?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized, such as 'McDonald's' and 'April'.

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What is the function of the word 'either' in a sentence?

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'Either' is used to present a choice between two alternatives.

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What is the past tense of 'to be' for plural subjects?

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The past tense of 'to be' for plural subjects is 'were'.

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What does 'neither...nor' indicate in a sentence?

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'Neither...nor' is used to connect two negative alternatives.

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How should the first word of a sentence be formatted?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What punctuation is used to separate clauses in a sentence?

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A comma is often used to separate clauses in a sentence.

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What is the importance of revising sentences for clarity?

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Revising sentences helps to improve clarity, coherence, and overall readability.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting written material to improve accuracy and clarity.