Revising & Editing

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject in a sentence is the person or object the sentence is about.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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In the sentence 'Rachel was very excited about her new bubble gum machine, but when she put it on the counter, it broke, and her mother had to buy another,' what does 'it' refer to?

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In this sentence, 'it' refers to the bubble gum machine.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right beside it.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Provide an example of an appositive phrase in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, was extremely well educated,' the appositive phrase is 'author of the Declaration of Independence'.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the purpose of adding a sentence to strengthen an introduction?

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Adding a sentence to strengthen an introduction provides context, engages the reader, and clarifies the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What change should be made in the sentence 'You are going to have a magnificent time,' replies her father?

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Change 'replies' to 'replied' to maintain past tense consistency.

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What is the role of a page in the context of becoming a knight?

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A page serves his lord and begins training for knighthood, typically starting at around eight years old.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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What is the significance of the Middle Ages in the context of knighthood?

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The Middle Ages were a time when the concept of chivalry and the role of knights were prominent in society.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to review and make changes to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness.

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What does editing involve in writing?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and ensuring the text is clear and concise.