Revise and Edit

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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Use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to list items in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place 'and' before the last item.

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What does 'despite' mean?

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In spite of; without being affected by something.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the writing.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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

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'Their' is possessive, 'there' refers to a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') connecting two independent clauses.