Revising and Editing Practice

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What is the correct way to write the name of a place?

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Always capitalize the first letter of each word in a proper noun, like 'McDonald's'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The children (play, plays) in the garden every evening'?

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The correct verb form is 'play' because 'children' is plural.

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What is the past tense of 'to be' for plural subjects?

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The past tense of 'to be' for plural subjects is 'were'.

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How do you ask about the number of people in the past?

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Use 'How many were there?' to ask about the number of people in the past.

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What does 'both' mean in a sentence?

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'Both' means two things or people together.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'were'?

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'Was' is used for singular subjects, while 'were' is used for plural subjects.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence helps to improve clarity, grammar, and overall quality.

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What is editing in writing?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a text.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.