6 Editing and Sentence Revision Free Online FlashCards

How do revision and editing differ?

Revision improves clarity and flow; editing improves correctness.

What should you check first when proofreading for meaning?

Check whether the main idea is clear and whether information is missing, repeated, or irrelevant.

What is a sentence fragment?

A fragment is an incomplete thought. Attach it to a complete sentence or revise it into one.

When can a comma separate an introductory element from the main clause?

A comma can separate an introductory phrase, items in a series, or a dependent clause that comes before the main clause.

Which verb completes the sentence: “The list of supplies ___ on the desk”?

Use is: list is the subject, and it is singular. The phrase of supplies does not change the subject.

What does parallel structure require in a series?

Use matching grammatical forms in a series: “chopping vegetables, stirring the soup, and setting the table.”

What order should you use for revising and proofreading?

First make sure each sentence expresses the intended idea; then check grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

What makes a sentence a run-on?

A run-on joins two complete sentences without suitable punctuation.

What is a comma splice?

A comma splice joins two complete sentences with only a comma.

How can you correct a comma splice?

Join them with a coordinating conjunction, or separate them with a period or semicolon.

What kind of error can spell-check miss?

Spell-check may miss a correctly spelled word used incorrectly, such as their instead of there.

What can reading aloud reveal during proofreading?

Read aloud and revise where you stumble, lose track of the meaning, or need to reread.