ESL 11A: Editing Symbols (Sucher)

s/v

incorrect subject-verb agreement

^

Insert a word. Something is missing.

format

Paragraph format is incorrect. Check indention.

sp

spelling error - word incorrectly spelled

vt

incorrect verb tense

vf

Verb is incorrectly formed

Verb?

verb is missing

0-->

move this word or words

P

incorrect punctuation - period, comma, semicolon, etc.

modal

incorrect use or formation of a modal

wo

incorrect or awkward word order

art

incorrect or missing article

s/pl

problem with the singular or plural of a noun

count

count/non-count noun error

wf

incorrect word form

frag

sentence fragment - incomplete sentence

run-on

run-on sentences -two sentences incorrectly joined (or that need to be separated)

pro ref

pronoun reference unclear or agreement incorrect

=

capitalization - capital letter needed or not needed

//

Parallel structure in incorrect.

?

unclear - I don't understand

Adapted from Kate Kinsella, San Francisco State University, 8/01