ULTIMATE EDITING PRACTICE

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What is a common error in verb tense?

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Using the incorrect form of a verb, such as 'climmed' instead of 'climbed'.

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What is the correct form of the adjective 'greatest' when describing something?

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The correct form is 'great' when comparing one thing.

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What is capitalization and when should it be used?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters. It should be used for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and titles.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, such as 'and' or 'but'.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

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What is the purpose of proofreading?

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Proofreading is the process of reviewing a text to find and correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is and includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.