Warmup - Revising and editing

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and conciseness by eliminating unnecessary repetition and correcting errors.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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To make changes to improve grammar, punctuation, and overall readability.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined or separated.

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What is a comma splice?

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A grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a series?

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Commas should be used to separate items in a list, with a comma before the conjunction in a series of three or more items.

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What is the importance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles, which helps clarify meaning.

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What is a subject-verb agreement?

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The grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and does not express a complete thought.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words, helping to create complex and compound sentences.