Revising and Editing

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What is revising in writing?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to improve the content and structure of a piece of writing.

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What is editing in writing?

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Editing is the process of checking for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a piece of writing.

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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 a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the purpose of adding details in writing?

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Adding details helps to clarify, explain, or enhance the main idea, making the writing more engaging and informative.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the importance of punctuation in writing?

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

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means to join two or more sentences into one to improve flow and coherence.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a piece of writing.