Podcast
Questions and Answers
What does circling a word typically indicate when editing?
What does circling a word typically indicate when editing?
- Fix spelling (correct)
- Remove the word
- Capitalize the word
- Add punctuation
Which editing mark is used to show where to add something into a sentence?
Which editing mark is used to show where to add something into a sentence?
- Three parallel lines
- A circle with a dot in the middle
- A line through the text
- An upside-down caret (^) (correct)
What is the purpose of a squiggly line through a word or phrase in editing?
What is the purpose of a squiggly line through a word or phrase in editing?
- To indent the paragraph
- To remove the word or phrase (correct)
- To add punctuation
- To capitalize the word
What does a circle with a dot in the middle indicate?
What does a circle with a dot in the middle indicate?
What does the editing mark of three parallel lines indicate?
What does the editing mark of three parallel lines indicate?
Which editing mark is used to change a letter to lowercase?
Which editing mark is used to change a letter to lowercase?
Which editing mark is used to signal a new paragraph?
Which editing mark is used to signal a new paragraph?
If you see dreem circled, what should you do?
If you see dreem circled, what should you do?
What does the editing mark '^ loves' indicate in the sentence 'The dog to go on walks'?
What does the editing mark '^ loves' indicate in the sentence 'The dog to go on walks'?
What does the squiggly line over 'really' mean in 'I took a really really long nap yesterday'?
What does the squiggly line over 'really' mean in 'I took a really really long nap yesterday'?
Flashcards
Fix Spelling
Fix Spelling
Circle a word to indicate it is spelled incorrectly.
Add
Add
Use a caret symbol (^) to show where to insert additional text.
Remove
Remove
Use a loop symbol to remove unwanted text.
Add Punctuation
Add Punctuation
Signup and view all the flashcards
Capitalize
Capitalize
Signup and view all the flashcards
Lowercase
Lowercase
Signup and view all the flashcards
Indent
Indent
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
- Editing marks are symbols or notations used to indicate changes or corrections needed in a text.
Common Editing Marks
- Circle around a word indicates a spelling error that needs correction.
- An upside-down V shape is used to show where to add text.
- A loopy line through a word is used to remove it.
- A small filled circle mark indicates where to add punctuation.
- Three lines indicate that a word needs to be capitalized.
- A slash indicates that a capital letter needs to be changed to lower case.
- Paragraph symbol indicates to indent.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
