Miscellaneous

Writing
Correction Key
Symbol Meaning Use

SP Spelling The word contains a spelling mistake

WC Word Choice The word doesn’t make sense in the context

The wrong form was used, such as using a gerund

WF Wrong Form
instead of an infinitive, or an adjective instead of a noun

VT Verb Tense The wrong verb tense was used

/ Deletion The unnecessary, extra word should be deleted

^ Addition Another (extra) word is needed

P Punctuation The wrong punctuation is used, or more punctuation is needed

C Case Capital or lowercase letters have been used incorrectly

Example Correction:

C WF P VT WC ^ SP P
i wanted going to the a party but I don’t go although I had papper to write

Corrected Sentence:

I wanted to go to the party, but I didn’t go because I had a paper to write.

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