Revise and Edit

Front

What is the purpose of revising and editing a piece of writing?

Back

To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in the writing.

Front

What does it mean to revise a text?

Back

To review and make changes to improve the content and structure.

Front

What does it mean to edit a text?

Back

To correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Front

What is a comma used for in a sentence?

Back

To separate items in a list, to join independent clauses, or to set off introductory elements.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the correct way to use commas in a list?

Back

Use commas to separate items, and place an 'and' before the last item.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

A group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Back

Affect is a verb meaning to influence, while effect is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A sentence that connects two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

What is a fragment?

Back

A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F