Elephants Editing Practice

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What is usage in writing?

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Usage refers to the way words and phrases are used in a language. It includes grammar rules and how words fit together in sentences.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation includes symbols like periods, commas, and question marks that help clarify meaning in writing.

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What is spelling?

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Spelling is the correct arrangement of letters in a word.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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Editing a sentence means making changes to improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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What is the purpose of a period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.