6th Grade Revising and Editing

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Example: 'New York', 'Emma'.

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' refers to a time or sequence, while 'than' is used for comparisons. Example: 'I would rather eat pizza than salad.'

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What punctuation is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting a piece of writing to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the correct form of 'who's' in the sentence: '____ going to the party?'

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The correct form is 'Who's', which is a contraction for 'Who is'.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is the role of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory elements, and to set off non-essential information.

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

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.