Editing Practice

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you’re'?

Back

'Your' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership, while 'you’re' is a contraction of 'you are'.

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

Back

Changing a word in a sentence means to replace it with another word to correct grammar, spelling, or meaning.

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds, such as 'you’re' for 'you are'.

Front

What is the purpose of editing a sentence?

Back

The purpose of editing a sentence is to improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality of the writing.

Front

What does it mean to delete a comma in a sentence?

Back

Deleting a comma means removing it from the sentence to correct punctuation and improve flow.

Front

What is the correct form of 'looked' in present continuous tense?

Back

The correct form is 'looking'.

Front

What is the possessive form of 'pitcher'?

Back

The possessive form is 'pitcher’s', indicating something that belongs to the pitcher.

Front

What does 'no change' mean in editing?

Back

'No change' means that the sentence is correct as it is and does not need any modifications.

Front

What is the importance of using the correct pronoun in a sentence?

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Using the correct pronoun ensures that the sentence is grammatically correct and clearly conveys the intended meaning.

Front

What is the difference between 'brought' and 'brung'?

Back

'Brought' is the correct past tense of 'bring', while 'brung' is a nonstandard form often used in informal speech.