Editing Review

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the text by correcting errors and making necessary changes.

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What is a comma splice?

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A grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the correct use of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To make changes to improve the content, structure, and clarity of the sentence.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined or separated.

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What is the role of transition words in writing?

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Transition words help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.

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What is the importance of proofreading?

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Proofreading helps to catch and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors before finalizing a document.