7th Grade Revising and Editing

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' refers to a time or sequence, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or 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 way to punctuate dialogue?

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In dialogue, the first word of a spoken sentence should be capitalized, and punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but'). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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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'.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a verb.