Elephants Editing Practice

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What is spelling?

Back

Spelling is the way in which words are written or formed using the correct letters in the correct order.

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What is usage in writing?

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Usage refers to the way words are used in sentences, including grammar and word choice.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation includes symbols like periods, commas, and question marks that help clarify the meaning of sentences.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

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What is the purpose of editing?

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Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting written work to improve clarity and accuracy.

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

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Changing a word in a sentence means replacing it with another word to improve meaning or correctness.

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the correct form of a verb?

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The correct form of a verb is the version that matches the subject and tense of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

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What is an example of a spelling error?

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An example of a spelling error is writing 'definately' instead of 'definitely'.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

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What is an example of incorrect usage?

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An example of incorrect usage is saying 'He go to the store' instead of 'He goes to the store'.

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CCSS.L.3.1F