A simple, lucid style of writing is often the product of long years &nbsp;of practice in using the language in the written context of various &nbsp;kinds. The writing process involves a series of stages. Essentially a &nbsp;written text requires planning, drafting, revising, editing and &nbsp;proofreading. These crucial phases in the writing process can be divided &nbsp;into four essential steps.
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 <li>Pre-writing (Planning)</li>
 <li>Writing</li>
 <li>Revision</li>
 <li>Editing and Proofreading</li>
</ul>

Basic Sentence Patterns

δάσκαλος (dáskalos) means the teacher in Greek. Devika Panikar has been teaching English Language and Literature since 2006. She is an Assistant Professor with the Directorate of Collegiate Education under the Government of Kerala and now works at the Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. This is a collection of lecture notes she prepared by referencing various sources for her students’ perusal.