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, structure, and clarity.

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What is editing?

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

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Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns?

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Capitalizing proper nouns helps to identify specific people, places, or organizations, making the writing clearer and more professional.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off introductory elements.

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What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' shows possession, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What should you do if a sentence is missing punctuation?

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You should add the necessary punctuation to clarify the meaning and improve the readability of the sentence.

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What is a quotation mark used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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What does it mean to proofread?

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Proofreading is the final step of reviewing a text to catch any remaining errors before it is published or submitted.

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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 or conjunctions.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and does not express a complete thought.