Editing and Revising Practice

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What is the correct way to connect two independent clauses?

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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to connect two independent clauses.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is the difference between 'I' and 'me'?

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'I' is a subject pronoun used when the person is the subject of the sentence, while 'me' is an object pronoun used when the person is the object of the sentence.

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What does the word 'despite' indicate in a sentence?

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'Despite' indicates a contrast or exception to what is expected.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence improves clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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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 or conjunction.

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a conjunction?

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Place a comma before the conjunction when connecting two independent clauses.

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What is the role of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.