Editing

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What is editing in writing?

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Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting written material to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is 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 purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between 'less' and 'fewer'?

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'Less' is used for uncountable nouns, while 'fewer' is used for countable nouns.

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What is the correct use of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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What is parallel structure?

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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What is the role of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words in the same clause.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion.