Revising and Editing Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of editing?

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The purpose of editing is to improve the clarity, flow, and overall quality of a piece of writing by correcting errors and making revisions.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It is usually formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Hannah's birthday).

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What is a quotation mark?

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone. They are placed at the beginning and end of the quoted material.

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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.

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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. It is often missing a subject or a verb.

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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.'