Revising & Editing #4

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Can abbreviations be used frequently in essays?

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No, abbreviations can be confusing unless they are explained.

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What are some ways to fix run-on sentences?

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You can fix run-on sentences by inserting a comma and a FANBOY, inserting a semicolon, or inserting a period.

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What must every sentence have?

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Every sentence must have a subject, a verb, and a full thought.

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Identify a correctly written sentence: 'The class about history in Ancient Mesopotamia.' or 'Would you please take this to the office?'

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'Would you please take this to the office?' is the correctly written sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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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.

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What is a FANBOY?

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FANBOY is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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The purpose of editing is to improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the writing.