Editing Practice

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What is the correct way to write the name of the ship in the song 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald'?

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Edmund Fitzgerald

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How should the name of the city and state be written: 'sun Praire, wisconsin'?

Back

Sun Praire, Wisconsin

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What is the correct spelling of the word that describes a severe weather condition that can cause a ship to sink?

Back

storm

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a person who plays music?

Back

musician

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How should the official march of the military branch be written: 'U.S. marines'?

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U.S. Marines

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What is the importance of capitalizing proper nouns in writing?

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Proper nouns identify specific people, places, or organizations and should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the difference between 'U.S.' and 'US' when referring to the United States?

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'U.S.' is the correct abbreviation with periods, while 'US' is often considered informal.

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What is the significance of using correct spelling in writing?

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Correct spelling ensures clarity and professionalism in communication.

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What is a common mistake when writing names of people or places?

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Not capitalizing the first letter of each word in proper nouns.