editing and revising 2

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What is editing?

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Editing is the process of reviewing and correcting written text to improve clarity, accuracy, and overall quality.

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What is revising?

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Revising is the process of rethinking and reorganizing content in a piece of writing to enhance its effectiveness and coherence.

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Why is capitalization important in writing?

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Capitalization helps to indicate the beginning of sentences and proper nouns, making the text clearer and easier to read.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., 'Grandmother', 'Disney World').

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What is a common mistake in spelling?

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A common mistake in spelling is confusing words that sound similar but have different meanings, like 'lite' instead of 'light'.

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What does it mean to add detail in writing?

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Adding detail means including more information to make the writing clearer and more interesting for the reader.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps to clarify meaning and indicate pauses in writing, making it easier to understand.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'were'?

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'Was' is used with singular subjects, while 'were' is used with plural subjects.

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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.