Revise and Edit Practice Flashcard

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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 forms, punctuation, or sentence structure.

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What is the correct form of 'it's'?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'. The correct possessive form is 'its'.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a conjunction (like 'and') can be used to separate independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within a sentence.

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What is the past tense of 'run'?

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The past tense of 'run' is 'ran'.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, semicolon, or conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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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 or a semicolon.

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

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'Their' is possessive, '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 the 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 the sentence that tells something about the subject, usually containing a verb.