Editing Skills Flashcard 8th Grade

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Identify the correct pronoun usage in a sentence.

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Use 'He and I' instead of 'Him and I' or 'Him and me'.

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What is the correct punctuation for non-restrictive clauses?

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Use commas to set off non-restrictive clauses, e.g., 'The meeting, which was scheduled for 3:00 PM, was postponed.'

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How do you list items in a sentence correctly?

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Do not use a colon or semicolon; simply state the items, e.g., 'My favorite books are The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, and 1984.'

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What is the rule for punctuating compound sentences?

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Use a comma before conjunctions like 'and' or 'but' when connecting two independent clauses.

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What is the correct subject-verb agreement for collective nouns?

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Use a singular verb with collective nouns when they act as a single unit, e.g., 'Each of the students has finished his or her project.'

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A clause that adds extra information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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How do you punctuate a series of items?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and an 'and' before the last item.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to use apostrophes for possession?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' for singular nouns, e.g., 'the dog's leash'.