Identifying Sentence Errors and Revisions

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What is a sentence error?

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A mistake in a sentence that makes it incorrect or unclear.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To change or improve a sentence to make it clearer or correct.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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The subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural).

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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What is a comma splice?

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A grammatical error where two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a fragment?

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

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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To make writing smoother and more concise.

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What is a pronoun?

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A word that takes the place of a noun.

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What is the difference between 'their' and 'they're'?

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'Their' shows possession, while 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to have' in the past tense?

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The correct form is 'had'.