Revising Paragraphs

In this part of the writing process you change what your writing SOUNDS like.

• prewriting

• revising

• editing

• publishing

During the revising step:

• check for grammatical errors

• turn it in

• write the introduction, body paragraphs, and the closing

• check for focus, details, and paragraph development

During the Editing step, one should:

• look for subject-verb agreement

• look for errors with commas

• check for appropriate use of apostrophes

Why should we use the RACE paragraph format?

• To sound smarter.

• To answer every part of the question.

• To make sure you back up your answer with evidence.

• All of the above

Which of the following is the best revision for the following sentence? The man said that he felt good and would go back to work.

• The injured man said that he felt good and would think about working later.

• The severly injured man said that he felt he was beginning to regain his strength and that he was looking foward to returning to work with his friends.

• The sick man said that he felt ok and he might work again later.

Which of the following is the best revision for the following sentence? The man said that he felt good and would go back to work.

• The injured man said that he felt good and would think about working later.

• The severly injured man said that he felt he was beginning to regain his strength and that he was looking foward to returning to work with his friends.

• The sick man said that he felt ok and he might work again later.

Which part of the writing process involves changing the content and organization of your paragraphs?

• Prewriting

• Revising

• Editing

• Publishing

What is the main focus during the revising stage of writing?

• Checking for grammatical errors

• Ensuring clarity and coherence

• Correcting spelling mistakes

• Formatting the document

When revising a paragraph, what should you primarily look for?

• Spelling errors

• Punctuation mistakes

• Logical flow and clarity

• Word count

Which of the following is a key activity in the revising process?

• Adding new information

• Checking for run-on sentences

• Ensuring paragraph unity

• Correcting typos