Error Correction: Editing

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Editing is a process through which a given paragraph is scanned for grammatical errors, and correction is made accordingly. These questions test a student’s understanding and ability to use the language correctly. 

 

GRAMMAR CONCEPTS REQUIRED

Before answering such questions, a student should be thorough with certain rules and concepts in grammar. Some of the important ones are indicated below:

1. A verb should agree with its subject in terms of number and person.

2. Tense consistency has to be maintained.

3. A pronoun must be consistent with its antecedent.

4. Conjunctions should be used correctly.

5. The rules for using articles have to be followed.

6. Prepositions should be used in a suitable manner.

7. Voice (active or passive) consistency must be maintained.

8. Determiners should be used appropriately.

9. The flow of sentences in terms of narration (direct/indirect speech) should be followed.

 

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED

To answer questions based on editing, a student may follow the steps given below: 

1. Read the entire paragraph in one go. Find the context or the main idea of the given paragraph or sentences.

2. Analyse t…