Editing

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What is the correct punctuation for dialogue?

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When writing dialogue, a comma should be placed before the closing quotation marks if the sentence continues after the dialogue. Example: "I can get you into contacts," she insisted.

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What is the correct form of the word 'creep' in this context?

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The correct form is 'creeps' when referring to a feeling of discomfort. Example: 'the thought of putting something into my eye gave me the creeps.'

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What is the difference between 'working into' and 'working with' in writing?

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'Working with' is the correct phrase to indicate using a material or medium. Example: 'Working with chalk on city sidewalks...'

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What is the correct adverb form of 'natural'?

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The correct form is 'naturally.' Example: 'Walking down crowded urban streets comes naturally for most city dwellers.'

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What is the correct structure for compound sentences?

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In compound sentences, use a comma before conjunctions like 'and' when connecting two independent clauses. Example: 'They usually move quickly, expertly navigating the busy sidewalk...'

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and to set off introductory elements.

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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement?

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The subject and verb must agree in number. Example: 'He creates' (singular) vs. 'They create' (plural).

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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 conjunction.

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What is the correct use of 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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

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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.