Revising and Editing

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What is the correct possessive form of a name ending in 's'?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun ending in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., Natalie's).

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When should a comma be used in a date?

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A comma should be placed after the day when writing a full date (e.g., March 2, 2015).

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized (e.g., Monday, Tuesday).

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What is the difference between 'quickly' and 'quick'?

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'Quickly' is an adverb that describes how an action is performed, while 'quick' is an adjective that describes a noun.

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What is the correct reflexive pronoun for 'they'?

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The correct reflexive pronoun for 'they' is 'themselves'.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence improves clarity, coherence, and correctness.

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What is an example of a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion (e.g., 'She almost drove her kids to school every day' implies she didn't drive them at all).

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What is the difference between 'their' and 'there'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'there' refers to a place.

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What is the importance of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicates pauses, and separates ideas in writing.

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What is 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.