Revise and Edit

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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To make changes to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is and includes the verb.

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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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 a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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

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'Their' shows possession, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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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 importance of using correct punctuation?

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Correct punctuation helps convey the intended meaning and makes writing easier to read.