7th Grade Revising and Editing

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in a piece of writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the correct way to use a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma should be placed before the conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?

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'Good' is an adjective used to describe nouns, while 'well' is an adverb used to describe verbs.

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What is capitalization and when should it be used?

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

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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 a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence.

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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.

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What is the correct form of 'to' in the sentence: 'I want to go too the store'?

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The correct form is 'to', as in 'I want to go to the store'.

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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.