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Proofreading and Grammar Writing Guide Quiz

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What does proofreading refer to?

Reading written work for formatting errors

Reading written work for surface errors (correct)

Reading written work for content errors

Reading written work for style errors

Why is it important to care about proofreading?

It helps in developing new writing techniques

It improves the overall content of the writing

Instructors expect writing to be free of surface errors (correct)

It helps in organizing the structure of the writing

What is the purpose of the four steps for effective proofreading?

To memorize grammatical rules

To eliminate spelling errors

To increase writing speed

To help become a better proofreader (correct)

What do spelling errors represent in the context of proofreading?

Among the most common surface errors Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find rules and examples for correcting common surface errors?

In good grammar books Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a comma in a sentence?

To signal a pause between the introductory element and the main part of the sentence Signup and view all the answers

When should a comma be used according to the rules provided?

Before and after a nonrestrictive element Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about apostrophes is correct based on the given information?

The word 'its' with an apostrophe indicates possessive form Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a period in writing?

To indicate the end of a sentence Signup and view all the answers

When should an apostrophe and an 's' be used to show possession?

For plural nouns that do not end in 's' Signup and view all the answers