Editing Practice

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What is the correct form of 'it's' in the sentence: 'The orange tabby cat quietly cleaned ___ paws.'?

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its

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How should you punctuate the sentence: 'Jessica always helps Meg ___ her closest cousin.'?

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Jessica always helps Meg, her closest cousin.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'She questioned ___ How long will our trip last?'?

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She questioned, "How long will our trip last?"

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Is there a need for a comma in the sentence: 'Annabelle returned home ___ after her weekend getaway.'?

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Make no change.

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What is the correct punctuation in the sentence: 'Ted is allergic to ice cream; ___ he never goes to Ben & Jerry's.'?

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Ted is allergic to ice cream, so he never goes to Ben & Jerry's.

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

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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

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What is direct speech?

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Direct speech is when the exact words spoken by a person are quoted, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.