Proofreading

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What is proofreading?

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Proofreading is the process of reviewing a text to find and correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'Bella and Allie ____ at every softball game'?

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The correct verb form is 'cheer'.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence?

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A correctly punctuated sentence has proper use of periods, commas, and other punctuation marks to separate ideas.

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What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

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'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has', while 'whose' is a possessive form used to ask about ownership.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

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An example is: 'I wanted to go to the store. My mom took me.'

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What does 'fast' mean in the context of running?

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'Fast' means moving or capable of moving at high speed.

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What is the correct form of the verb in 'Please don't run fastly'?

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The correct form is 'Please don't run fast.' 'Fastly' is not a standard English word.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds.