Chapter 11

Punctuation and Editing

Finding and correcting errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Editing focus

  • Check subject-verb agreement, tense and word form.
  • Check spelling and punctuation (capitals, commas, apostrophes).

Error example

  • Wrong: she dont likes apple. Right: She doesn't like apples.

Key idea

Editing means spotting and correcting errors in grammar, tense, spelling and punctuation.

Remember

Read slowly and check one type of error at a time.

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