Revising and Editing

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What is revising?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to a piece of writing to improve its content, structure, and clarity.

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What is editing?

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Editing is the process of correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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What is a quotation mark?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does 'than' mean?

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'Than' is used in comparisons, such as 'better than' or 'taller than'.

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What does 'then' mean?

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'Then' refers to a time or sequence, indicating what comes next.

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What is a period used for?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is a question mark used for?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a larger letter used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.