Revising/Editing Review

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What is the purpose of using a comma in dialogue?

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To separate the spoken words from the speaker's tag, indicating a pause.

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What is the correct way to write a quote followed by a speaker's name?

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The quote should end with a comma before the closing quotation mark if followed by a speaker's tag.

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What is the difference between 'their', 'they're', and 'there'?

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'Their' indicates possession, 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'there' refers to a place.

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What does 'whose' mean?

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It indicates possession, asking to whom something belongs.

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What does 'who's' mean?

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It is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns in sentences?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people or places, should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct punctuation for a sentence that ends with a quote?

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If the quote is at the end of the sentence, the punctuation should be inside the quotation marks.

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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It indicates the end of a declarative statement.

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What is the importance of editing for grammar and punctuation?

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It ensures clarity and correctness in writing, making it easier for readers to understand.

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What is a dialogue tag?

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A phrase that attributes speech to a speaker, often following the spoken words.