7th Grade Editing

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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In dialogue, the punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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How do you correctly format an address in writing?

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An address should include the recipient's name, street address, city, state, and zip code, with commas separating the elements.

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What is the difference between 'me' and 'I' in a sentence?

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Use 'I' as the subject of a verb and 'me' as the object of a verb or preposition.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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When should you use a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What is the function of a comma in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.