Sentence Revisions

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What is sentence revision?

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Sentence revision is the process of improving a sentence's clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness by changing its structure or wording.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means merging two or more sentences into one to enhance flow and reduce repetition while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is the purpose of dividing sentences?

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Dividing sentences helps to clarify ideas, making them easier to understand by breaking complex thoughts into simpler, more digestible parts.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which adds additional information.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What does it mean to maintain meaning when revising sentences?

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Maintaining meaning means ensuring that the original idea or message of the sentence remains clear and unchanged after revision.

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What is an example of combining sentences?

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Example: 'I like ice cream. I eat it every day.' can be combined to 'I like ice cream, and I eat it every day.'