Editing

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What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence should use a comma before the conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but') when connecting two independent clauses.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is a common mistake in punctuation?

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A common mistake is omitting the comma before a conjunction in a compound sentence.

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What is the correct way to capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., 'because', 'although').

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses and can also separate items in a complex list.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place a comma before the conjunction in a series of three or more items.