Revising and Editing

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What is revising in writing?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to improve the content and structure of a piece of writing.

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What is editing in writing?

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Editing is the process of checking and correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting in a piece of writing.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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 a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to join independent clauses, and to set off introductory elements.

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What is a fragment?

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

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What does it mean to proofread?

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Proofreading is the final step in the writing process where you check for errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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The purpose of revising a sentence is to clarify meaning, improve flow, and enhance the overall quality of the writing.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.