Revising & Editing #2

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What is the purpose of revising a text?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the writing.

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What does editing involve in the writing process?

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Making corrections to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.

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Define 'sentence structure'.

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The way in which the components of a sentence are arranged, including the subject, verb, and object.

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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 the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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Identify the correct use of a comma in a list.

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, except for the last item which is preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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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.

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

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

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate text or speech using different words, often to clarify meaning.