Editing and revising practice

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What is the purpose of editing and revising?

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To improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.

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What does it mean to edit a piece of writing?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What does it mean to revise a piece of writing?

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Revising means making changes to improve the content and structure of the writing.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate independent clauses?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') to separate independent clauses.

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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.

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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.

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What is the correct way to use capitalization in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence and proper nouns should be capitalized.

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

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

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

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Make sure to use a comma before the second clause, e.g., 'Although it was raining, we went outside.'

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What is the correct way to write the name of a season?

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The names of seasons (like Spring) should be capitalized when used in a title or at the beginning of a sentence.