Editing and Revision Packet 1

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What is capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural).

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a fragment?

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

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses in 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.

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What is the role of an adjective?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun.