Revise and Edit 3

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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To merge two or more sentences into a single, more complex sentence that maintains the original meaning.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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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 sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because'.

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What is the role of punctuation in sentence revision?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a fragment?

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