Revising and Editing Review Flashcard

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What is the correct form of 'there' when indicating possession?

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The correct form is 'their'. It is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.

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How can you combine two sentences to show cause and effect?

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You can use conjunctions like 'so' to connect the sentences, e.g., 'Tara had too much cake last night, so she is sick to her stomach this morning.'

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'feelings or opinions'?

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The correct spelling is 'sentiments'.

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What is the past tense of the verb 'cheer'?

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The past tense is 'cheered'.

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What transition word can indicate a conclusion or result?

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The word 'Therefore,' can be used to indicate a conclusion or result.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun is a word that shows ownership, such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences can improve the flow of writing and clarify relationships between ideas.

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What is a common error in using 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What punctuation is often needed after an introductory phrase?

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A comma is often needed after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the difference between a sentence fragment and a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a sentence fragment does not.