Revising and Editing Review

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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To create a more complex and informative sentence that conveys a complete thought.

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How do you properly punctuate dialogue in a sentence?

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You should insert a comma before the quotation marks when introducing a quote.

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What is the correct past tense of 'build'?

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The correct past tense is 'built'.

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When should you use a comma in a sentence?

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Use a comma to separate independent clauses or to clarify meaning.

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What is the contraction for 'I have'?

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The contraction is 'I’ve'.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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To edit a sentence means to revise it for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and style.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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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.

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What is the difference between 'although' and 'though'?

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'Although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause, while 'though' can be used as a conjunction or adverb.