Identify Common Errors in Writing

In this worksheet, students will develop their skills in proofreading; identifying common errors and recognising how to correct mistakes.

Key stage: KS 3

Year: Year 9 English worksheets

Curriculum topic: Writing

Curriculum subtopic: Use Accurate Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

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Worksheet Overview

proofreading work

Once we have completed a piece of writing, it is important to ensure that everything we have written is correct.

This means checking spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Mistakes are easy to make when we write, but correcting them can be just as simple.

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girl with magnifying glass

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