Science Writing: Technical Vocabulary Error Correction

English
GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on error correction within a science writing passage, aimed at GCSE students studying technical vocabulary.

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Science Writing: Technical Vocabulary Error Correction

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Error Correction in Scientific Writing

The recent studies in genetic engineering have opened new possibilities for improving human health. Scientists have developed advanced techniques like CRISPR-Cas9, which allows for precise alteration of DNA sequences. This inovation promises to revolutionize medicine, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology. However, ethical concerns regarding potential risks and unintended consequences continue to be debated among bioethicists. The ability to edit genes at the molecular level is considered a major breakthrough, but also raises questions about the integrity of natural genomes and the long-term safety of such interventions. As research in this domain progresses, it is crucial that scientists adhere to strict guidlines and regulatory standards to ensure responsible development and application of these powerful technologies.
1.
Identify and correct the spelling errors in the passage.
[2 marks]
2.
Which scientific technique is mentioned in the passage, and what does it do?
[3 marks]
3.
Find and correct the grammatical error in the sentence: 'This inovation promises to revolutionize medicine, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology.'
[2 marks]
4.
What is the main ethical concern related to genetic editing as discussed in the passage?
[3 marks]
5.
Identify the term used to describe the process of editing genes at the molecular level.
[2 marks]
6.
Suggest a more formal alternative phrase for 'raises questions about' found in the passage.
[2 marks]
7.
Identify and correct the inconsistency in the pluralisation of 'guidelines' and 'standards' within the passage.
[2 marks]
8.
Based on the passage, what are the main areas expected to benefit from advances in genetic engineering?
[3 marks]
9.
Explain the significance of the phrase 'a major breakthrough' in the context of the passage.
[3 marks]
10.
Identify the stylistic or grammatical feature used in the phrase 'which allows for precise alteration of DNA sequences' and explain its purpose.
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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