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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in a text.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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To separate elements in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses.

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What is the difference between 'too' and 'two'?

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'Too' means excessively, while 'two' is the number 2.

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What does it mean to correct a spelling error?

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To change a misspelled word to its correct form.

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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 a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or is.

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What is the function of quotation marks?

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To indicate direct speech or a quotation.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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An incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.