For each of the following actions, name the step of the writing process (prewriting, planning, first draft, revising and editing, proofreading, presenting) in which it occurs.

brainstorming
checking for grammar and punctuation errors
submitting an exam for grading
deleting unnecessary words and clichés
beginning to write
outlining
checking for homonyms and homophones
sending out an article for publication in a magazine
idea mapping or webbing
varying sentence lengths

Answer:

(prewriting, planning, first draft, revising and editing, proofreading, presenting)

Brainstorming  - prewriting

Checking for grammar and punctuation errors  - proofreading

Submitting an exam for grading  - presenting

Deleting unnecessary words and clichés  - revising and editing

Beginning to write  - first draft

Outlining  - prewriting

Checking for homonyms and homophones  - proofreading

Sending out an article for publication in a magazine  - presenting

Idea mapping or webbing  - planning

Varying sentence lengths - revising and editing

Prewriting:

It usually involves brainstorming the ideas and thoughts and outlining the information in order to get prepped up for writing the article.

Planning:

It usually involves building a strategy to get the desired result. Making up ideas which possibly creates the desired result.

First Draft:

It is also known as the rough writing. It helps us to organize our ideas.

Revising and Editing:

It is one of the important step which is usually done to avoid any unnecessary data in the article.

Proofreading:

The most important step which takes care of the grammatical errors, spelling errors and other grammar related issues.

Presenting:

It is the final step done to the completed article. It is like "Go public" kind of thing.