Revising & Editing #6

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What is the difference between 'to' and 'too'?

Back

'To' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position. 'Too' is an adverb meaning 'also' or 'excessively.'

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What is the correct form of the possessive pronoun for 'they'?

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The correct form is 'their.'

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How do you combine two sentences using 'so'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'so' to show cause and effect, e.g., 'Tara had too much cake last night, so she is sick to her stomach this morning.'

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What is the rule for using apostrophes in plural nouns?

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Apostrophes are not used to make nouns plural. For example, 'books' is correct, while 'book's' is incorrect.

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What punctuation is needed after a quote before continuing the sentence?

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A comma is needed after the quote if the sentence continues, e.g., "I love to read about animals," said Matthew.

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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 purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence helps improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of writing.

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

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

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is the incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, e.g., 'and,' 'but,' 'or.'