Revising and Editing

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What is revising?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to a piece of writing to improve clarity, flow, and overall quality.

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What is editing?

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Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

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Why is it important to use specific words in writing?

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Using specific words makes writing clearer and more engaging, helping the reader understand the message better.

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What does it mean to add details in writing?

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Adding details means including more information to enhance the reader's understanding of the topic.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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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 the purpose of a transition word?

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Transition words help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text, improving the flow of writing.

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What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

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Changing a word in a sentence can improve clarity, accuracy, or style, making the sentence more effective.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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