Which term is correctly paired with a stage in the writing process after planning and drafting?

• A. Editing Stage
• B. Embedding
• C. Ellipsis
• D. Empathy

Answer: (A)

In the writing process, after planning and drafting comes the editing stage. This is the point where you refine the work: fix grammar, punctuation, and spelling; tighten wording; improve sentence flow; and make sure ideas are clear and aligned with the intended audience and purpose. Editing often includes both big-picture changes to structure and coherence and sentence-level tweaks for precision and style. The other terms don’t fit a stage of the process: embedding relates to including material within text, ellipsis is a punctuation mark showing omission or a pause, and empathy is a writerly quality reflecting understanding of the reader. So, the editing stage is the correct pairing.