Revising & Editing practice

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What is the correct way to capitalize titles in a sentence?

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Capitalize the first letter of each major word in a title, such as 'Woods Hill Journal'.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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How do you identify a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership and is usually formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the dog's bone').

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun (e.g., he, she, it, they).

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising improves clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

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What is the correct way to combine sentences?

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Use conjunctions or relative pronouns to connect ideas smoothly.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.').

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What is the role of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory phrases, and before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a verb.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.