Revising and Editing

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What is revising?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to a piece of writing to improve its content, structure, and clarity.

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What is editing?

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Editing is the process of correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

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What is a subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural). For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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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 conjunctions.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is an error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or paper.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in writing?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points of the writing and provides a final perspective on the topic.

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What is a transition word?

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Transition words are words or phrases that help connect ideas and guide readers through a piece of writing, such as 'however,' 'furthermore,' and 'in addition.'