Revising and Editing

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What is the correct word to complete the sentence: Of the three sweaters, I like the red one ____. (Options: a. better, b. best)

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b. best

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What is the correct word to complete the sentence: The boy told his teacher that he did not perform ____ in the concert because he was sick. (Options: a. good, b. well)

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b. well

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What is the purpose of a composition titled: 'Good Reasons to Always Drive Safely'? (Options: a. persuasive, b. expository, c. narrative, d. descriptive)

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a. persuasive

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Identify the unnecessary qualifier or intensifier in the sentence: Many experts consider the stained glass in that church to be the very best. (Options: a. experts, b. stained, c. that, d. very)

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d. very

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Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? (Options: 1. In the dead of night. The van pulled up. 2. Chuck would not, give Jaime the seat. 3. Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job. 4. Lemonade. My favorite drink.)

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3. Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job.

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What is an unnecessary qualifier?

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An unnecessary qualifier is a word or phrase that adds no significant meaning to a sentence, often making it weaker or less clear.

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Define 'persuasive writing'.

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Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?

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'Good' is an adjective used to describe nouns, while 'well' is an adverb used to describe verbs.

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What is the purpose of expository writing?

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The purpose of expository writing is to inform, explain, or describe a topic to the reader.

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What is a composition?

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A composition is a written work that presents ideas, arguments, or narratives in a structured format.