Revising and Editing

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that creates a picture in the reader's mind, helping them visualize scenes, characters, or events.

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What are the FANBOYS?

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

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Which words need to be capitalized in a sentence?

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Proper nouns and the first word of a sentence should be capitalized. Example: 'Mom' and 'Gatorade'.

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How do you combine sentences correctly?

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You can combine sentences using conjunctions or punctuation. Example: 'He was practicing his soccer skills when he found a stray dog.'

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What is the correct form of 'they're' in possessive use?

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The correct form is 'their' when indicating possession.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence helps improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.