Self-editing to band 9: cut, tighten, check
The last minutes of each task: cut repetition and padding, tighten wordy phrases, and check for one kind of error at a time, from verbs to spelling and word count.
9 min
Module 29 · Lesson 5 of 5
In this lesson
- Plan the 60 minutes so there is time to reread both tasks.
- Cut repetition and padding without losing meaning.
- Turn wordy phrases into tight, precise ones.
- Run a final check for one kind of error at a time.
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