Revising and Proofreading Strategies

What does revising the draft normally refer to?

• Finding misspelled words and grammatical errors

• Reorganizing and rewriting the draft

• Reading the draft quickly

• All of the above

What is a recommended strategy for revising the draft?

• Revise everything at once

• Complete the draft in time and let some time pass

• Revise only once

• Ignore suggestions from others

What should you check for to ensure coherence in your writing?

• Paragraph unity

• Transitions between sentences

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What does redundancy refer to in writing?

• Using too many words

• Stating the same idea with new words

• Using biased language

• All of the above

What is a sentence fragment?

• A complete thought

• An incomplete clause

• A run-on sentence

• A dangling modifier

What should you do to correct a run-on sentence?

• Add a semicolon

• Make it two sentences

• Use a coordinating conjunction

• All of the above

What is a dangling modifier?

• A modifier that is misplaced

• A modifier without a word to modify

• A type of sentence fragment

• None of the above

What is the importance of clarity in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To enhance the writer's credibility

• To use complex language

• None of the above