Editing

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What is editing?

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

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What does it mean to make a change in a sentence?

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Making a change in a sentence means altering words or phrases to correct grammar, punctuation, or clarity.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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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 fragment?

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

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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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 the purpose of proofreading?

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Proofreading is the final step in the writing process where you check for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.