Revising & Editing

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What is revising in writing?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to improve the content and structure of a piece of writing.

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What is editing in writing?

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Editing is the process of correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is an error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.