Revising and Editing Practice 1

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

Back

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

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What is a comma splice?

Back

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, which is grammatically incorrect.

Front

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

Back

Use commas to separate items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction (and, or) in a series.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

Back

Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

Front

What is the purpose of proofreading?

Back

Proofreading is the process of reviewing a text to find and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex sentences.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.