a Editing Practice

Front

What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'grab'?

Back

grabbed

Front

What is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'decide'?

Back

decided

Front

What is the correct form of the possessive for 'pitcher'?

Back

pitcher's

Front

What is the correct word to use instead of 'are' in the phrase 'we are going'?

Back

our

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

you’re

Front

What is the purpose of editing a sentence?

Back

To correct errors and improve clarity.

Front

What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

Back

To replace a word with a different word that is more appropriate or correct.

Front

What is a common mistake when using possessive nouns?

Back

Forgetting to add an apostrophe.

Front

What is the difference between 'your' and 'you’re'?

Back

'Your' shows possession, while 'you’re' is a contraction for 'you are'.

Front

What should you do if you find a spelling error in a sentence?

Back

Correct the spelling to the right form.