Revising & Editing practice

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). Example: "I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off introductory elements. Example: "Before we start, let's review the rules."

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: "She enjoys reading."

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: "Although she enjoys reading."

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When should you use a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list. Example: "I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight."

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.' Example: "The dog wagged its tail." vs. "It's a sunny day."

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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 agree in number (singular or plural). Example: "She runs every day" (singular) vs. "They run every day" (plural).

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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 conjunctions. Example: "I love to read I have many books."

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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 and is not a complete sentence. Example: "Because I was tired."

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What is the purpose of editing?

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Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting written material to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.