Sentence Revision

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What is sentence revision?

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Sentence revision is the process of reviewing and altering a sentence to improve clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness.

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is 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 purpose 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 is the difference between 'advise' and 'advice'?

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'Advise' is a verb meaning to recommend or suggest, while 'advice' is a noun referring to guidance or recommendations.

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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.

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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 and cannot stand alone.

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the correct punctuation for joining two independent clauses?

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Two independent clauses can be joined using a semicolon, a comma with a coordinating conjunction, or a period.

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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.