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 an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it, often set off by commas.

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What is the purpose of using concise language?

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Concise language helps to communicate ideas clearly and effectively without unnecessary words.

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What is capitalization?

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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 common error in subject-verb agreement?

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A common error is using a singular verb with a plural subject or vice versa.

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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 fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and does not express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the role of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses.