Revising and Editing Flashcard

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of the writing.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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To make changes to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What is capitalization?

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The use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you use a question mark?

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At the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What is a synonym for 'tiny'?

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Small.

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What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

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To replace a word with another word that fits better in the context.

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used for singular subjects, while 'are' is used for plural subjects.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A group of words that expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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To describe or modify nouns.

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What does it mean to add a punctuation mark?

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To include symbols like periods, commas, or question marks to clarify meaning.