Which component of the writing process involves polishing grammar, punctuation, and conventions before sharing final work?

• A. Planning/Prewriting
• B. Drafting
• C. Editing
• D. Publishing

Answer: (C)

Polishing the writing's mechanics and conventions is the editing stage. After you draft, you go back to fix grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and other language conventions to make the piece clear and correct. This step also helps refine sentence structure and word choice so the writing flows smoothly before it’s shared with readers. Publishing is the stage where the final product is shared, not the polishing of mechanics. Planning/prewriting is about generating ideas and organizing them, while drafting is about putting those ideas into sentences and paragraphs. So editing is the part that focuses on polishing those mechanics and conventions.