Revise and Edit Practice Flashcard

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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 the purpose of editing in writing?

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The purpose of editing is to improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of a written piece by correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure.

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What is a grammatical error?

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A grammatical error is a mistake in the use of language rules, such as incorrect verb tense, subject-verb agreement, or improper sentence structure.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to run' in the past tense?

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The correct form is 'ran.'

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What is the difference between 'their,' 'there,' and 'they're'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun, 'there' refers to a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are.'

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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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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What is the purpose of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles, helping to clarify meaning.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined, such as 'don't' for 'do not' or 'it's' for 'it is.'