5th grade revising and editing

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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When should you use a comma in a sentence?

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Use a comma to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, or after introductory phrases.

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What is a common mistake when using the word 'there'?

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

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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, grammar, and style.

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What is the purpose of editing?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a text.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or is like.

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What is the correct way to write a possessive noun?

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' for singular nouns (e.g., the dog's bone) or just an apostrophe for plural nouns that already end in 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.