Revision Practice

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What is revision?

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Selecting the correct words, content, and ideas.

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What is a transition word/phrase?

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A word or phrase that connects ideas or sentences to improve flow.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A conjunction that introduces a dependent clause, e.g., AAAWWWUUBBIST.

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What does 'specifically' indicate in a sentence?

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It introduces a specific example or detail.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A modifier that is not placed near the word it is supposed to modify.

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What are FANBOYS?

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A mnemonic for coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the purpose of transition words?

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To guide readers through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A modifier that does not clearly refer to a word in the sentence.

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What is the difference between a coordinating and subordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts; subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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What is an example of a transition phrase?

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'In addition' is a transition phrase that adds information.