Revising & Editing #6

Front

What is sentence combining?

Back

Sentence combining is the process of joining two or more sentences to create a more complex and fluid sentence.

Front

What is the correct way to join two sentences?

Back

Use conjunctions or appropriate punctuation to connect sentences, such as 'when', 'so', or a semicolon.

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.

Front

What is the purpose of editing sentences?

Back

Editing sentences helps to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

Front

What is a comma splice?

Back

A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

Front

What is the difference between 'their' and 'there'?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, while 'there' refers to a place or location.