Revising Sentences 1

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What is the purpose of revising sentences?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and effectiveness in communication.

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What does it mean to express a sentence clearly?

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To convey the intended message in a straightforward and unambiguous manner.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences.

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What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS).

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What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

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Although, because, since, unless, while.

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

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

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a fragment in sentence structure?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.