Editing

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What does it mean to capitalize a word?

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To capitalize a word means to write it with its first letter in uppercase, often used for proper nouns or the beginning of sentences.

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What is a semicolon and when is it used?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the difference between 'speak' and 'speek'?

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'Speak' is the correct spelling of the verb meaning to talk, while 'speek' is a misspelling.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the function of an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong feelings or a high volume (shouting), or to show emphasis.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence?

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To edit a sentence means to make changes to improve clarity, correctness, and overall quality.

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What is the role of a period in a sentence?

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A period (.) is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the importance of proofreading?

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Proofreading is important to catch and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation before finalizing a document.