Revise and Edit Practice

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.

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What does it mean to edit a text?

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To make changes to improve grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style.

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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 or conjunctions.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'is' in writing?

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'Was' indicates past tense, while 'is' indicates present tense.

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What is the importance of sentence structure?

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It affects the readability and flow of writing.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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To merge two or more sentences into one for better flow and coherence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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

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What is the role of conjunctions in writing?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses.