12/12/24: MidTerm Revising & Editing Practice

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural). For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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What is the correct verb tense for actions completed in the past?

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The correct verb tense for actions completed in the past is the past perfect tense, formed with 'had' + past participle (e.g., 'had eaten').

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How do you combine two sentences effectively?

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To combine two sentences effectively, use conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'so') or transitional phrases to show the relationship between the ideas.

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What is a transition word?

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A transition word is a word or phrase that connects ideas in writing, helping to guide the reader through the text (e.g., 'however', 'therefore', 'soon').

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning (e.g., periods, commas, question marks).

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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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 (e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.').

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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', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the role of an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase provides background information or context for the main idea of the sentence and is usually followed by a comma.