Editing Passage 1

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What is capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles to indicate importance or to follow grammatical rules.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off introductory elements.

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What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

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Changing a word in a sentence means to replace it with another word to improve clarity, correctness, or style.

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What is the purpose of editing a passage?

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The purpose of editing a passage is to correct errors, improve clarity, and enhance the overall quality of the writing.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the difference between 'new' and 'knew'?

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'New' refers to something that is recent or not old, while 'knew' is the past tense of 'know', meaning to have had knowledge of something.

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What is the meaning of 'better' in comparison?

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'Better' is a comparative adjective used to indicate that something is of a higher quality or more desirable than something else.

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What is a period used for in writing?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more detail about it.

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What does it mean to make no change in a sentence?

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Making no change means that the sentence is correct as it is and does not require any alterations.