Fish Cheeks Editing & Revising

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership, while 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

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What punctuation mark should be used at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) should be used at the end of a question.

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How should proper nouns like 'Christmas' be capitalized?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized, so 'Christmas' should be written with a capital 'C'.

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What does the word 'ancient' mean?

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'Ancient' means very old or belonging to the distant past.

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What is the correct phrase: 'could of' or 'could have'?

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'Could have' is the correct phrase; 'could of' is a common mistake.

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What is the purpose of editing and revising a sentence?

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Editing and revising help improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of writing.

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What is a possessive adjective?

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A possessive adjective is a word that shows ownership, such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

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What is the function of a contraction in English?

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A contraction combines two words into one, often using an apostrophe to indicate omitted letters, like 'don't' for 'do not'.

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What is the importance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization helps indicate the beginning of sentences and proper nouns, making writing clearer and more professional.

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What is the meaning of 'shabby'?

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'Shabby' means in poor condition, worn out, or showing signs of neglect.