Revising (ARMS)

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What does the 'A' in ARMS stand for?

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Add

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity and coherence by adding, removing, or changing information.

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What is the ARMS method used for?

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To help revise writing by focusing on Adding, Removing, Moving, and Substituting.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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To join two or more sentences into one to improve flow and coherence.

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What is an example of adding a new sentence during revision?

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Adding a detail to explain why something happened.

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How can you improve a sentence that starts with 'And'?

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Remove 'And' to make the sentence more direct.

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What is the first step in the ARMS method?

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Add new information or details to enhance the writing.

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What does 'Remove' mean in the ARMS method?

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To take out unnecessary words or sentences that do not contribute to the main idea.

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What does 'Move' refer to in the ARMS method?

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To rearrange sentences or phrases for better flow.

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What does 'Substitute' mean in the ARMS method?

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To replace weak words or phrases with stronger, more precise ones.