Revising & Editing Ahoy!

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What is the difference between 'few' and 'fewer'?

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'Few' is used with countable nouns, while 'fewer' is used to compare quantities of countable nouns.

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What is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'not brief'?

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The correct spelling is 'brief'.

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What is the significance of capitalizing proper nouns in sentences?

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Capitalizing proper nouns, like 'Mom', indicates respect and identifies specific people or places.

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What is the correct form of 'they're' when indicating possession?

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The correct form is 'their'.

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What is the meaning of 'whose' in a question?

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'Whose' is used to ask about ownership or possession.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) is used to separate independent clauses.

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What is the role of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

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'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has', while 'whose' indicates possession.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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

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What does it mean to edit a text?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a text.