RETAKE | Revise and Edit

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What is the purpose of revising and editing a text?

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

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What does it mean to delete a sentence from a paragraph?

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To remove a sentence that does not contribute to the main idea or flow of the paragraph.

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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 or conjunction.

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How can you identify a sentence that does not belong in a paragraph?

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Look for sentences that introduce unrelated ideas or disrupt the flow of the paragraph.

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What is the difference between 'nervous' and 'nervously'?

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'Nervous' is an adjective describing a state of anxiety, while 'nervously' is an adverb describing how an action is performed.

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What is the correct article to use before a word that starts with a vowel sound?

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Use 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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To merge two or more sentences into one coherent sentence, often to improve flow and clarity.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.