7th Grade Revising and Editing

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'not brief'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'brief'.

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

Back

'There' refers to a place, while 'their' is a possessive pronoun.

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How can you combine two sentences using a conjunction?

Back

You can combine them by using a comma before the conjunction, such as 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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What punctuation should be used to separate two independent clauses?

Back

A semicolon should be used to separate two independent clauses.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a sweet course after a meal?

Back

The correct spelling is 'dessert'.

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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, correctness, and overall quality.

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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.'

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is the difference between a sentence fragment and a complete sentence?

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A sentence fragment is an incomplete thought, while a complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete idea.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence.