7th Grade Revising and Editing

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What is a good, faithful friend?

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A good, faithful friend is someone who is loyal, supportive, and trustworthy.

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What is the correct way to revise the sentence: 'A famous basketball player carried the Chinese flag named Yao Ming.'?

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A famous basketball player named Yao Ming carried the Chinese flag.

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Is the sentence 'I had a hot dog for lunch; John had a salad.' correct?

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Yes, it is correct.

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Which of the following is the correct punctuation? 'I want to eat cheetos,' Jane Said. or 'I want to eat Cheetos,' Jane said.?

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'I want to eat Cheetos,' Jane said.

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What is the correct word to fill in the blank: '__________ responsible for the mess in this kitchen?' Mom yelled.

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Who's.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness.

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What does editing involve in writing?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

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What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

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'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has', while 'whose' indicates possession.

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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.