Revising Sentences

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What is sentence revision?

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Sentence revision is the process of rephrasing or restructuring sentences to improve clarity, coherence, and conciseness without changing the original meaning.

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What are conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet' (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving the flow and readability of writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is the role 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.