Revising & Editing

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

• A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

What is the importance of clarity in writing?

• Clarity makes the writing more entertaining.

• Clarity ensures that the reader understands the writer's message without confusion.

• Clarity is only important in academic writing.

• Clarity helps in using complex vocabulary effectively.

What is a fragment in writing?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• An incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and does not express a complete thought.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A literary device used to create suspense.

What is a common error in subject-verb agreement?

• Using a singular verb with a plural subject or vice versa.

• Using a plural verb with a singular subject.

• Using the same verb form for all subjects regardless of number.

• Using adjectives to modify verbs incorrectly.

What is an appositive?

• A type of verb that describes an action.

• A noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it, often set off by commas.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things.

• A grammatical error in sentence structure.

What does it mean to proofread a document?

• It is the process of writing the first draft of a document.

• It involves checking for typos, grammatical errors, and formatting issues.

• It is the step where the document is published online.

• It refers to the brainstorming phase of writing.

What is editing in writing?

• The process of creating new content from scratch.

• The process of correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

• The act of reviewing a piece of writing for its overall structure and flow.

• The method of brainstorming ideas before writing.

What is revising in writing?

• A process of editing for grammar and spelling only.

• The act of writing a first draft without any changes.

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

• A method of publishing final drafts without any review.

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

• A detailed outline of the essay's structure.

• A list of references used in the research paper.

• A rhetorical question posed to engage the reader.

What is capitalization?

• The use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

• The process of converting lowercase letters to uppercase in a document.

• A financial term referring to the total amount of capital used in a business.

• The act of writing in all lowercase letters for stylistic purposes.