Thursday 3/27 Editing and Revising

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Examples include 'Joe', 'Bill', and 'Cross Keys Mall'.

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Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

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We capitalize proper nouns to indicate that they are specific names and to distinguish them from common nouns.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list. For example: 'I have to wear my coat, mittens, and scarf in the winter.'

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What is the correct sentence?

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The correct sentence is: 'Joe and Bill went shopping at Cross Keys Mall.'

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What is the correct way to write possessive nouns?

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To show possession, add an apostrophe and 's' for singular nouns. For example: 'My best friend's birthday is in November.'

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What is the correct way to write the title of a movie?

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The title of a movie should be capitalized and italicized or underlined. For example: 'The Lion King'.

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What is the purpose of editing a sentence?

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Editing helps to correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling to improve clarity and readability.

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What is the difference between 'went' and 'whent'?

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'Went' is the correct past tense of 'go'. 'Whent' is a misspelling.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to join independent clauses, or to set off introductory elements.