Revising and Editing Flashcard

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What does 'infer' mean?

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the correct capitalization rule for titles and names?

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The first letter of each major word in a title or name should be capitalized.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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The grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of editing?

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To improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of a written piece.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined or separated.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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To indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is the importance of proofreading?

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To catch and correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting before finalizing a document.