Unit 4 Revising & Editing

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.

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What does editing involve in writing?

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Making corrections to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.

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What is a common mistake when using commas?

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Placing a comma before a conjunction in a compound sentence without a complete thought.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' for plural subjects?

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'are' is used for plural subjects.

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What is the importance of quotation marks in writing?

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They indicate direct speech or a quotation from another source.

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What does it mean to 'insert' something in a sentence?

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To add a word or phrase to improve the sentence.

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What is a subject-verb agreement?

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The subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that connects two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought.