Edit and Revise Bell Work

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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How should you correctly phrase 'me and my brother' in a sentence?

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'My brother and I' is the correct phrasing.

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What does 'too' mean in the context of 'We can't stay up too late'?

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'Too' means 'excessively' or 'more than is needed'.

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When should you use 'its' in a sentence?

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'Its' is used to show possession, as in 'The dog wagged its tail'.

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When should you use 'it's' in a sentence?

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'It's' is used as a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has', as in 'It's raining outside'.

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What punctuation is needed after 'quickly' in the sentence: 'We've got to go quickly,' said his mother?

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Quotation marks should be inserted after 'quickly'.

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What is a common error in the phrase 'me and my brother'?

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The error is using 'me' instead of 'I' when it is the subject of the sentence.

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What does 'lot's' mean?

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'Lot's' is a contraction for 'lot is' or 'lot has', which is incorrect in the context of 'lots of games'.

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What is the correct form of 'there' when indicating possession?

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'Their' is the correct form to indicate possession.

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What is the purpose of editing and revising writing?

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Editing and revising improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.