Revising and Editing

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the word, phrase, or clause that a pronoun refers to in a sentence.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a transition word?

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A transition word is a word or phrase that connects ideas, sentences, or paragraphs, helping to guide the reader through the text.

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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The purpose of editing is to improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of a written piece by correcting errors and refining language.

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What is a common error in subject-verb agreement?

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A common error is using a singular verb with a plural subject or vice versa, such as saying 'The group are meeting' instead of 'The group is meeting'.

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What does it mean to revise a text?

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To revise a text means to review and alter it to improve its content, structure, and clarity.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, which is grammatically incorrect.

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What is the function of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is the importance of clarity in writing?

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Clarity in writing ensures that the reader easily understands the message without confusion or ambiguity.

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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 cannot stand alone.