Fixing Sentence Errors

What are some common mistakes to look out for when revising and editing a piece of writing?

• Grammar and punctuation errors, unclear or awkward phrasing, repetition, and lack of coherence

• Including too much dialogue

• Using too many descriptive words

• Spelling mistakes and typos

Revising is:

• Fixing grammar, punctuation and sentence structure

• Making the piece SOUND better

• Adding, cutting, moving or changing information to improve content

• Making the piece LOOK better

When editing a piece of text which mnemonic device should you use?

• CUPS

• ARMS

• LEGS

• BOWL

Why is it important to have someone else review your writing during the revising stage?

• To avoid getting feedback

• To catch errors or inconsistencies that you may have missed

• To make the writing worse

• To waste time

What role does grammar and punctuation play in the revising and editing process?

• They have no impact on the quality of writing

• Grammar and punctuation are only important for spoken language, not written

• They help to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of the writing.

• Revising and editing can be done effectively without considering grammar and punctuation

A run-on sentence is an error that occurs when 2 independent clauses are joined without any linking punctuation.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which is a sentence fragment?

• Every day deserves your best effort.

• Strong writing skills will help you succeed, but mastery is hard work!

• Every day after graduation but before summer.

Which is a run-on sentence?

• When graduation arrives, I'll be cheering.

• Students and teachers have worked hard.

• Graduation will be here soon students are looking to the future.

A sentence fragment is an error that occurs when a subject and verb are missing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is a difficult time for many people, but people are strong, and they will survive.

• Run-on sentence

• Comma splice

• Sentence fragment

• No error