Edit & Revise Practice

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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When should you capitalize a word in a sentence?

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You should capitalize the first word of a sentence, proper nouns, and titles.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you’re'?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun, while 'you’re' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a direct quote?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks and followed by a comma if it precedes a dialogue tag.

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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 conjunction.

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How do you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the paragraph discusses, often found in the topic sentence.

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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.

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What is an example of a sentence that needs revision for clarity?

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A sentence that is too long or contains too many ideas may need to be broken into shorter, clearer sentences.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words, such as 'and', 'but', and 'or'.