Revising & Editing #2

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in a piece of writing.

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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To join two or more sentences into one to improve flow and coherence.

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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 difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' contrasts information.

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What is punctuation?

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The use of symbols like periods, commas, and question marks to clarify meaning in writing.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the role of a comma in a sentence?

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To indicate a pause or to separate items in a list.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

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After we rode our bikes to the park, we played basketball, baseball, and kickball.

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What is the purpose of using transition words?

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To guide readers through the text and show relationships between ideas.