English I EOC Revising & Editing

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What is 'déjà vu'?

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A phenomenon where a person feels they have experienced a situation before, often described as 'already seen.'

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What punctuation is needed after 'Students' in the sentence 'Students it is important that you own your learning.'?

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A comma is needed after 'Students': 'Students, it is important...'

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Should you restate the prompt in your thesis?

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Yes, restating the prompt helps clarify your argument and focus.

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What is the correct form of the phrase 'isn’t hardly'?

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The correct form is 'is hardly' or 'is not hardly.'

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What is the correct spelling of 'existense'?

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The correct spelling is 'existence.'

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

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What does it mean to edit a text?

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To make changes to improve grammar, punctuation, and overall readability.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the role of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate ideas, list items, or clarify meaning.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that connects two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.