Revising & Editing #2

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence, helping to create complex and compound sentences.

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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 way to punctuate a list in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place 'and' before the last item.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but' as conjunctions?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' contrasts two ideas.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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How do you correctly use a comma before a conjunction?

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Place a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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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 function 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.