Editing & Revising 5-6

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What is the purpose of editing a sentence?

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To improve clarity, correct errors, and enhance the overall quality of the writing.

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What is revising in writing?

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Revising involves reviewing and making changes to improve the content and structure of a piece of writing.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a period in a sentence?

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A period is used at the end of a complete sentence to indicate a full stop.

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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 function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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What is the correct way to write a date in a sentence?

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The correct format is 'Month Day, Year' (e.g., March 2, 2015) with a comma after the day.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means merging two or more sentences into one to improve flow and coherence.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, 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.