Revising and Editing Flashcard

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What is a spelling error?

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A spelling error is a mistake in the way a word is spelled.

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Identify the correct spelling of the word: acomplishing, accomplishing, acomlishing, acomlishinng.

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accomplishing

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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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Choose the correct verb: The book (was/were) on the shelf.

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was

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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 or conjunction.

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Identify a run-on sentence: I went to the store I bought some milk and eggs. The dogs were barking loudly the neighbors complained about the noise. The cats were meowing softly the birds were chirping in the trees. She ran to catch the bus she missed it by just a few seconds.

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The dogs were barking loudly the neighbors complained about the noise.

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What is the best way to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences can make writing clearer and more concise.

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Combine these sentences: Mike has a new job. Sue has a new job.

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Mike and Sue have new jobs.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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Insert a comma: After I went to the store I went shoe shopping with my friends.

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Insert a comma after 'store'.