English I EOC Revising & Editing

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in a written piece.

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What does it mean to change 'hardly' to 'really' in a sentence?

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It changes the meaning from a negative to a positive, indicating that the distance is indeed significant.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents your answer or position on what the prompt is asking.

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What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

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A comma should be used before conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'so' when connecting two independent clauses.

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What is the significance of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses and separating elements in a list.

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What does 'existence' mean in the context of writing?

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Existence refers to the state of being or occurring, often used to discuss the reality of a subject.

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How do you identify 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 role of a transition word in writing?

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Transition words help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is the difference between 'that' and 'this' in writing?

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'That' refers to something more distant or previously mentioned, while 'this' refers to something closer or currently being discussed.

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What is the effect of using active voice in writing?

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Active voice makes sentences clearer and more direct by emphasizing the subject performing the action.