Revising and Editing Practice

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a sentence, clarify meaning, and indicate pauses.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a formative grade?

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A formative grade is an assessment used to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding punctuation, such as a period or a comma with a conjunction.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a direct quote?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks and properly punctuated.

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What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create complex sentences.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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Revising a sentence involves making changes to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

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What is the importance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of sentences and to denote proper nouns.

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How can you identify a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is not placed correctly in relation to the word it modifies, leading to confusion.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses and can also separate items in a complex list.