Revision and Editing

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What is the correct use of capital letters in a sentence?

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Capital letters should be used at the beginning of sentences, for proper nouns, and for titles.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What is the difference between 'whether' and 'weather'?

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'Whether' is used to introduce alternatives, while 'weather' refers to atmospheric conditions.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within a sentence.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

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Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job.

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When should you capitalize the names of people?

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Names of people should always be capitalized.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Commas should be used to separate items in a list, except before the conjunction in the last item.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.