Effective Strategies for Revising Writing

What was the original phrase in Shakespeare's Hamlet before it was revised?

• To be or not to be, is it worth pondering

• To be or not to be, what should I choose

• To be or not to be, there's the point

• To be or not to be, that is the question

How did Shakespeare's famous line in Hamlet change after revision?

• From a statement about points to a question about existence

• From a vague idea to a clear question

• From a simple greeting to a profound philosophical query

• From a question about existence to a statement about life

Why is it beneficial to review your writing as if you were someone else?

• To simplify the language

• To make the writing more personal

• To find grammatical errors

• To see the writing from a new perspective

What should you focus on when first revising your draft?

• Changing the font and layout

• Correcting all spelling mistakes

• Reducing the length of the essay

• Adding supporting information and clarifying sentences

Why should minor errors be ignored in the initial stages of revision?

• They are less important than the content

• They distract from creative thinking

• They are usually corrected automatically

• They don't affect the overall understanding

What does 'ARMS' stand for in the revision process?

• Assess, Revise, Modify, Simplify

• Analyze, Rewrite, Modify, Summarize

• Add, Remove, Move, Substitute

• Add, Reduce, Modify, Summarize

Which of the following is NOT a part of the ARMS checklist?

• Add

• Substitute

• Summarize

• Remove

What is the main purpose of using a checklist during revision?

• To ensure all changes are made

• To impress the teacher

• To keep track of word count

• To remember different ways to strengthen the writing

What can you do if a paragraph seems out of place?

• Ignore it during the first revision

• Move it to a more appropriate section

• Delete the entire paragraph

• Highlight it for later review

What is the final message about the necessity of revision?

• It is optional for experienced writers

• It is unnecessary if the first draft is good

• It is essential, there's no question about it

• It should be done only if there is extra time