Editing

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the correct way to punctuate a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What is the rule for using a semicolon?

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

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What is the difference between a period and a comma?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence, while a comma indicates a pause within a sentence.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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When should you capitalize proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words of a title, as well as all major words in between.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause.