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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., Lillie's book) or to form contractions (e.g., it's for it is).

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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A comma should be used before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses (e.g., I went to the store, and I bought milk).

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a sentence, clarify meaning, and indicate pauses.

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What is a common mistake when using 'too'?

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'Too' means 'also' or 'excessively', and is often confused with 'to', which is a preposition.

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What is the correct way to punctuate direct speech?

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Direct speech should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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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 conjunction.

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What is the function 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 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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Editing involves reviewing and correcting a piece of writing to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness.