Editing and Revising Tips

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of stories?

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The first letter of each major word in the title should be capitalized.

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Which literary elements should NOT be capitalized?

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Literary elements such as 'theme', 'mood', and 'tone' are not capitalized.

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What punctuation is needed after introductory phrases?

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A comma is needed after introductory phrases.

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How do you correct the contraction 'whose'?

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Change 'whose' to 'who's' when indicating 'who is'.

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What is the correct past tense of 'want'?

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The correct past tense of 'want' is 'wanted'.

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How should the title of a novel be formatted?

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The title of a novel should be italicized.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence improves clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

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What is a common mistake in sentence structure?

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A common mistake is a run-on sentence, which can be corrected by adding punctuation.

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

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'Its' is possessive, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What should you check for when editing a paragraph?

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Check for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and overall flow.