Editing Practice #1

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What is the correct way to capitalize 'High school'?

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It should be 'high School' when referring to a specific institution.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a sentence, clarify meaning, and indicate pauses.

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What is 'senioritis'?

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Senioritis is a colloquial term for a decline in motivation and performance among students in their final year of high school.

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What does 'wordiness' mean in writing?

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Wordiness refers to using more words than necessary, making writing less clear and concise.

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What is the function of the phrase 'In conclusion'?

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It signals the end of a discussion and summarizes the main points.

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How should trademarks like 'Band-Aid' be written?

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Trademarks should be capitalized correctly, e.g., 'Band-Aid®'.

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What is the difference between 'supporters' and 'opponents' in a debate?

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Supporters are those who advocate for a position, while opponents are those who argue against it.

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What is the significance of sentence combining in writing?

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Sentence combining helps improve the flow and coherence of writing by merging related ideas.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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Revising a sentence involves making changes to improve clarity, conciseness, and overall quality.

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What is the role of clarity in writing?

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Clarity ensures that the reader easily understands the writer's message.