Editing Practice *GRADE*

Front

What is the correct form of the possessive pronoun for 'anyone elses'?

Back

The correct form is 'anyone else's'. 'Else's' indicates possession.

Front

What is the difference between 'I' and 'me' in a sentence?

Back

Use 'I' as the subject of a verb and 'me' as the object of a verb or preposition.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing titles in a sentence?

Back

Only capitalize titles when they are used as part of a name or at the beginning of a sentence.

Front

What does it mean to change a word from a capitalized form to lowercase?

Back

It means to use the standard form of the word without any uppercase letters unless it's at the beginning of a sentence.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause.

Front

What is the correct way to combine two sentences?

Back

Use a conjunction or a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses.

Front

What is the meaning of 'bothering' in the context of a sentence?

Back

'Bothering' means to disturb or interrupt someone.

Front

What is the function of a transition word in writing?

Back

Transition words help to connect ideas and improve the flow of writing.

Front

What does 'respectfully request' imply in a formal letter?

Back

It implies asking for something in a polite and courteous manner.