1.4 - Editing and Proofreading: Polishing for Precision
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Practice Questions
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What is the difference between editing and proofreading?
💡 Hint: Think about the last step in writing vs. earlier stages.
Name two areas important to check in editing.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes writing clear.
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Which of the following is a primary purpose of editing?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about fixing what's already there.
True or False: Proofreading is the first step in the writing process.
💡 Hint: Consider when you review your writing for small mistakes.
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Challenge Problems
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You have received feedback stating that the passage is unclear. How would you edit the passage for clarity?
💡 Hint: Look for places where you can break up long sentences.
Review a submitted essay for potential grammar mistakes. Identify three examples of common errors.
💡 Hint: Think about the rules you have learned about sentence construction.
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