Revising and Editing Review

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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To create a more complex sentence that conveys a complete thought or relationship between ideas.

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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It means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). For example, 'The dog barks' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark' (plural).

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What is a common error in verb tense?

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Using the wrong form of a verb, such as 'climmed' instead of 'climbed'.

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What is the function of quotation marks in writing?

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To indicate direct speech or a quotation.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex sentences.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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To revise a sentence for clarity, correctness, and conciseness.

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What is the importance of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.