7th Grade Revising and Editing

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

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What is editing in writing?

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The process of correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What is a common error in subject-verb agreement?

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Using a singular verb with a plural subject or vice versa.

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What does it mean to use the correct form of a word?

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Choosing the appropriate tense, number, or case for a word in a sentence.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

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What is a comma splice?

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A grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the importance of using transitions in writing?

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Transitions help connect ideas and improve the flow of writing.