Revising and Editing

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What is a Sentence Fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence.

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What is a Complete Sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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Identify the type of this sentence: 'Carved a jack-o-lantern all by himself.'

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Sentence Fragment.

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Identify the type of this sentence: 'Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte is delicious.'

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Complete Sentence.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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The purpose of revising a sentence is to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the writing.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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Editing a sentence involves checking for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by replacing the comma with a semicolon, adding a conjunction, or making two separate sentences.