Revising and 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 checking for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

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Changing a word in a sentence means replacing it with a different word to improve clarity or correctness.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses in a sentence.

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What is the difference between 'their' and 'there'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, while 'there' refers to a place.

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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 does it mean to proofread a text?

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Proofreading is the final step of reviewing a text to catch any remaining errors before it is published or submitted.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight specific words or phrases.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.