Revising/Editing Review

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds. For example, 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is'.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a single sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay. It is usually found at the end of the introduction.

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How do you properly join two independent clauses?

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You can join two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or by using a semicolon.

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' refers to a time or sequence, while 'than' is used for making comparisons.

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What does 'whose' mean?

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'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership.

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What does 'who's' mean?

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'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'.

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What is an attention grabber?

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An attention grabber is a statement or question at the beginning of an essay that is designed to catch the reader's interest.

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What is the purpose of editing?

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The purpose of editing is to improve the clarity, flow, and overall quality of a written piece by correcting errors and making revisions.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.