Revising and Editing

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb. For example, 'Jim ate the sandwich.'

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What is the difference between 'they're', 'their', and 'there'?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are', 'their' shows possession, and 'there' refers to a place.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list. For example, 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What punctuation should be used at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) should be used at the end of a question.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence helps improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of writing.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being. For example, 'run', 'is', 'jump'.

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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A period (.) indicates the end of a declarative sentence.