Which of the following describes copyediting?
A) concentrates on revising the style for clarity, persuasion, and consistency, especially at the sentence and paragraph levels
B) pays attention to the document's subject, purpose, readers, and context of use
C) catches only the grammar mistakes, misspellings, and usage problems
D) pays special attention to the content, organization, and design of the document

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Copyediting concentrates on revising the style for clarity, persuasion, and consistency, especially at the sentence and paragraph levels.

Answer: C 
 This description is not accurate as copyediting involves more than just catching grammar mistakes, misspellings, and usage problems.

Answer: D 
 This description is not accurate as copyediting does not pay special attention to the content, organization, and design of the document.

Answer: A and B 
 Copyediting pays attention to the document's subject, purpose, readers, and context of use, as well as revising the style for clarity, persuasion, and consistency, especially at the sentence and paragraph levels.

Which of the Following Describes Copyediting