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4. True or false: The purpose of revision is to make sure that one’s writing is clear and concise.

5. A writer cannot depend upon spell checking a paper to identify all spelling errors because
a. spell checking will not identify incorrect word usage.
b. they never work correctly.
c. spell checking takes too long.

6. Which stage of the writing process is the most important?
a. Prewriting
b. Drafting
c. Revision
d. Editing

7. Prewriting involves some or all of the following:
a. Explaining, supporting, and connecting your ideas fully
b. Making connections, analyzing, and making sure sentences are correct
c. Checking grammar and spelling
d. Brainstorming, outlining, and clustering

8. Which stage of the writing process is the key to effective writing?
a. Prewriting
b. Drafting
c. Revision
d. Editing

9. Which stage of the writing process is everything one does before writing a draft?
a. Prewriting
b. Drafting
c. Revision
d. Editing

10. True or false: the goal of drafting is to just get one’s ideas down on paper without worrying
about clarity or correctness.

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