Revising and Editing Flashcard

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What is correct punctuation and capitalization?

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Correct punctuation and capitalization means using capital letters at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns, and using punctuation marks like periods, commas, and question marks appropriately. Example: 'The cat is black.'

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Identify the correct spelling of the word: 'recieved'.

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The correct spelling is 'received'.

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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. Example: 'The sun was shining I went for a walk.'

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number. Example: 'The book was on the shelf.' (singular subject and singular verb).

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What is the purpose of editing?

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The purpose of editing is to improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing by correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I love to read, I also enjoy writing.'

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'. Example: 'It's raining outside.' vs 'The dog wagged its tail.'

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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. Example: 'Because I was late.' (This is a fragment; it needs a main clause to be complete.)

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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What is the role of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions. Example: 'Sarah's book' (possession) and 'don't' (contraction for do not).