Revise and Edit Practice Assignment

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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 with a conjunction, or to set off introductory elements.

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How do you combine two sentences effectively?

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You can combine two sentences by using conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or', or by restructuring the sentences to create a compound or complex sentence.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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What does it mean to hibernate?

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Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals, typically during winter, to conserve energy.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks one of these elements.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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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 is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is the purpose of a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of related sentences that discuss a single main idea or topic.