6th Grade_ Revising & Editing

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What is the purpose of using a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows.

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What is the correct way to join two independent clauses?

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Use a conjunction (like 'and') or a semicolon to join two independent clauses.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, which is incorrect.

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How do you correctly punctuate a sentence with an introductory phrase?

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Use a comma after the introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is the role of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate missing letters in contractions, such as 'don't' for 'do not'.

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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.

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How do you correct a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment can be corrected by adding the missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.

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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 importance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is important for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and titles to indicate significance.