Revising and Editing Task Cards

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the role of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning by grouping words and phrases.

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How do you identify a run-on sentence?

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

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

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When using a conjunction to join two independent clauses, a comma should be placed before the conjunction.

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What is the significance of subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular or plural), which is essential for grammatical correctness.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What are common indicators of a misplaced modifier?

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Common indicators of a misplaced modifier include confusion about what is being modified, leading to ambiguous or illogical sentences.

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What is the function of a semicolon in writing?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.