English I Revising and Editing practice

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What is a more effective word to use instead of 'sad'?

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discouraged

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How can you combine two sentences effectively?

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Use a transition phrase to connect ideas smoothly.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and effectiveness.

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What does it mean to avoid repeating ideas in writing?

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To express thoughts in a new way without redundancy.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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To separate elements for clarity and to indicate pauses.

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

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'Who' refers to people, while 'that' refers to things.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a transition word?

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A word that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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What does 'effective writing' mean?

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Writing that clearly communicates ideas and engages the reader.