Revising&Editing

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What is revising in writing?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to improve the content and structure of a piece of writing.

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What is editing in writing?

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Editing is the process of correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

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Why is capitalization important in writing?

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Capitalization is important because it helps to indicate the beginning of sentences and proper nouns, making the text clearer and easier to read.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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 conjunctions.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps to clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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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'.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of an essay and guides the direction of the writing.