Editing and Revising Practice

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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Editing involves reviewing and correcting a piece of writing to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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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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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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A comma should be used before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quote?

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Quotes should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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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 and guides the direction of the writing.

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What does it mean to revise a piece of writing?

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Revising involves making substantial changes to improve the content, structure, and flow of the writing.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses and can also be used to separate items in a complex list.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and cannot stand alone.

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What is the importance of subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular or plural).