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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing.

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What is editing in the context of writing?

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

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What punctuation mark is used to separate independent clauses?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses.

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What is capitalization and why is it important?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns; it is important for clarity and proper grammar.

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What is a common mistake when using quotation marks?

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A common mistake is not placing punctuation inside the quotation marks.

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

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

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What should you do if a sentence is a run-on?

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You should break it into two or more sentences or use a semicolon.

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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.

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What is the correct way to write dialogue?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks and include proper punctuation.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.