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Proofreading with SWAPSSentence Structure:
Be sure that every sentence in paragraph supports topic sentence.
Avoid run on sentences.
Avoid sentence fragments.
Word Usage:
Be sure you have used the correct words (homophones)
Avoid slang words
Avoid pronoun overuse
Agreement:
Be sure that subjects and verbs agree in number (singular/plural)
Keep verb tense consistent (present, past, future)
Punctuation:
Be sure all sentences have ending punctuation.
Use commas after items in lists except for the last item.
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction.
Spelling & Capitalization:
Check for spelling errors
Begin each sentence with a capital.
Check homophones.
Capitalize proper nouns.
Be sure apostrophes are used in contractions and possessives.