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What should be done to ensure that an essay is free of errors?

  1. It should be read out loud

  2. It should be proofread more than once

  3. It should be written quickly

  4. It should be edited by a professor

The correct answer is: It should be proofread more than once

Proofreading an essay more than once is the best way to ensure it is free of errors. Reading the essay out loud is helpful but not enough to catch all errors. Writing quickly may result in more errors, and having a professor edit the essay may not be necessary or possible in all situations. The most sure-fire way to catch and correct errors is to proofread the essay multiple times.