Editing and revising practice

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What does 'either' mean?

Back

It refers to one of two options or choices.

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What does 'neither' mean?

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It means not one nor the other of two options.

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What does 'both' mean?

Back

It refers to two things together.

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What is the correct form of the verb for 'Everybody ___ pleased with the work'?

Back

was

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What punctuation is needed after 'Although we won the game'?

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A comma is needed.

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What does 'happy' mean?

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Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality.

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What is an example of a conjunction?

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Words like 'and', 'but', 'or' that connect clauses or sentences.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'were'?

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'Was' is used for singular subjects, while 'were' is used for plural subjects.

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What does it mean to edit a piece of writing?

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To make changes to improve the content, structure, and grammar.