Revising and Editing Practice

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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

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What is editing in the context of writing?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a text.

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What does it mean to eliminate redundancy in writing?

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To remove unnecessary repetition of ideas or phrases to enhance clarity.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the correct use of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is the importance of transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to guide readers through the text and connect ideas smoothly.

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What does 'subject-verb agreement' mean?

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