Revise and Edit

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by a person or to highlight specific phrases.

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What is a period used for in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the function of an exclamation point?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?

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Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound and 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is the correct way to combine two sentences?

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Two sentences can be combined using conjunctions, commas, or by restructuring the sentences.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to make changes to improve clarity, grammar, or style.

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What is editing in writing?

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Editing involves checking for and correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.