Revise and Edit 2

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What is the purpose of revising and editing a piece of writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in the text.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between 'does' and 'did'?

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'Does' is present tense, while 'did' is past tense.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate ideas, items in a list, or clauses.

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What is the correct way to combine two sentences?

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Use conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or' to connect them.

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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.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

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What does it mean to proofread a text?

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To proofread means to read a text carefully to find and correct errors.

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What is the importance of using the correct verb tense?

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Using the correct verb tense helps convey the timing of actions clearly.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.