The Writing Process

Question 2 • 25-26 JISD TX EOC English II IGC Requirement

What statement best describes the difference between revising and editing?

Answer

Revising a text means considering the text as a whole to review ideas, organization, and word choice. Editing a text means reviewing language on a sentence level to correct grammar, spelling, and formatting.

Revising a text involves correcting grammar, language, and formatting issues. Editing a text requires reviewing the text’s main idea and supporting details, transitions between ideas, and word choice.

Editing a text requires the writer to consider the text’s overall strengths and weaknesses. Revising a text requires the writer to correct errors in spelling, grammar, and formatting.

Editing a text focuses on transitioning between ideas and composing a thoughtful introduction. Revising a text focuses on reviewing grammar, punctuation, spelling, and citations.

Explanation

Revising focuses on the text’s larger picture: whether the ideas, organization, and word choice work well together. Editing comes afterward and focuses on sentence-level corrections, such as grammar, spelling, and formatting. Choice A correctly distinguishes these purposes; the other choices switch or misdescribe them.

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