Everyday Edits - Barbie (Grimes copy) II

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What is the difference between 'they're', 'their', and 'there'?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are', 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'there' refers to a place.

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When should you use a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory elements.

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What is capitalization and when should it be used?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters. It should be used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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Editing improves clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing by correcting grammar, punctuation, and style.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'Mattel's doll').

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and is always capitalized (e.g., 'Barbie', 'Mattel').

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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Common nouns are general names for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'doll'), while proper nouns are specific names (e.g., 'Barbie').

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What is the importance of subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular or plural).