Question

The first step in editing a passage is.....................

• A. the correction of errors
• B. writing
• C. reading
• D. rewriting

Answer 1

Answer:

C. reading

Before you can edit a passage, you need to understand it. That means the first step is always:

✅ Reading the passage carefully.

Only after reading can you:

• Identify errors,

• Understand the structure and tone,

• Decide what needs to be changed or improved.