Friday: Editing & Revising Flashcard

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What is the capital of Texas?

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Austin is the capital of Texas.

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What punctuation is needed after the date in a sentence?

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A comma is needed after the day and before the year.

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What is the correct plural form of 'child'?

Back

The correct plural form is 'children'.

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What is the meaning of 'litter'?

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Litter refers to trash or waste that is improperly disposed of.

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What is the correct spelling of 'sudden'?

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The correct spelling is 'sudden'.

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What is the purpose of editing a sentence?

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Editing improves clarity, correctness, and overall quality of writing.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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Revising involves making changes to improve the content and structure of a sentence.

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What is a common mistake with the word 'liter'?

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A common mistake is confusing 'liter' (a unit of measurement) with 'litter' (trash).

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause or to separate elements in a list.

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What is the difference between 'but' and 'and'?

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'But' indicates contrast, while 'and' indicates addition.