F.I.T. Time: Editing Practice 2

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What is a comma used for in a list?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

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When should you capitalize a word in a sentence?

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You should capitalize a word when it is the first word of a sentence, a proper noun, or part of a title.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'I like apples oranges and bananas'?

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The correct way is: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the role of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe is used in contractions to indicate the omission of letters, such as in 'don't' for 'do not'.