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is
The number is singular.
O Level · English Medium · Pearson Edexcel · English
Grammar, sentence structure and editing
Proofread precisely and maintain tense, agreement and sentence boundaries.
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Proofreading should check separate features systematically: meaning, grammar, punctuation and spelling. A technically shorter edit can damage emphasis or reference. Keep a clear record of the original wording and explain the intended change.
Worked example
“The list of changes were long, it needed checking” becomes “The list of changes was long and needed checking”. List is singular; the comma splice is removed.
- Read the text and identify the purpose.
- Support your answer with a specific detail.
- Revise meaning, structure and accuracy.
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there
There names a place.
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begun
Begin–began–begun.
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Having checked the answer, I found a mistake.
Identify the person doing the checking.
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A few emphasises that some are present; few emphasises a small number, often suggesting not many.
Explain nuance in context.
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Proofread a paragraph in three passes and justify the changes that affect meaning.
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- Use the stated evidence or givens.
- Show reasoning rather than only a result.
- Review and explain one correction.
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