Edit/Revise Extra Credit

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What is a capitalized word?

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A capitalized word is one that begins with a capital letter, typically used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often using subordinating conjunctions.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the purpose of transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs, guiding the reader through the text.

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What is the definition of voter turnout?

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Voter turnout refers to the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'since', 'although', and 'while'.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to improve its clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness, often by changing word choice, structure, or punctuation.

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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 complete sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.