Revising and Editing

Revising and Editing

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of revising a text?

Back

The purpose of revising a text is to improve its content, structure, and clarity by making changes based on feedback or self-assessment.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is editing in the context of writing?

Back

Editing involves correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a text to enhance its readability and professionalism.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'coherence' in writing.

Back

Coherence refers to the logical flow and connection of ideas in a text, making it easy for readers to follow the author's message.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'topic sentence'?

Back

A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph, guiding the reader on what to expect in the following sentences.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'conciseness' mean in writing?

Back

Conciseness means expressing ideas clearly and directly without unnecessary words or filler, making the writing more effective.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'revising' and 'editing'?

Back

Revising focuses on content and structure changes, while editing focuses on correcting surface-level errors like grammar and punctuation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'transition word'?

Back

Transition words are words or phrases that connect ideas and help guide readers through a text, indicating relationships between sentences or paragraphs.

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