Revising and Editing

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What is revising?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to a piece of writing to improve its content and clarity.

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What is editing?

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Editing is the process of correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a piece of writing.

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Why is capitalization important?

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Capitalization is important because it helps to indicate the beginning of sentences and proper nouns, making writing clearer.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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What does it mean to proofread?

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Proofreading means carefully checking a piece of writing for errors before it is finalized.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined.

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What is punctuation?

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

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses in a sentence.