Revising & Editing #1

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet' (FANBOYS).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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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 clauses.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list?

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Items in a list should be separated by commas, and a conjunction (like 'and' or 'or') is used before the last item. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was late...'

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What is the difference between a period and a comma?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence, while a comma indicates a pause within a sentence.

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How do you combine sentences effectively?

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To combine sentences effectively, look for ways to connect ideas using conjunctions or by restructuring the sentences. Example: 'I like ice cream. I eat it often.' can be combined to 'I like ice cream and eat it often.'