Proofreading Challenge
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What was Sean Connery's reason for turning down the role of Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy?

  • He was not offered enough money
  • He did not like the script
  • He did not understand the story (correct)
  • He was too busy with other projects
  • What do the words "tenacious" and "bolster" mean?

  • Tenacious: determined; Bolster: support (correct)
  • Tenacious: flexible; Bolster: hinder
  • Tenacious: forgetful; Bolster: strengthen
  • Tenacious: lacking determination; Bolster: weaken
  • What does the quote by Marilyn Monroe mean?

  • Genius requires perfection and secrecy
  • It is better to be boring than ridiculous
  • Imperfection and madness are undesirable traits
  • Imperfection is beautiful and madness is genius (correct)
  • According to the researchers, if a zombie outbreak were to happen in New York City, how long would it take for everyone in the city to be infected?

    <p>Within a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended safest place to be during a zombie outbreak, according to the researchers?

    <p>The Northern Rockies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much time do people living further away from big cities have to prepare for a zombie outbreak, according to the researchers?

    <p>A month</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    1. "Can You Spot the Errors in These Sentences About Sean Connery and The Lord of the Rings?" Test your proofreading skills with this quiz that challenges you to correct mistakes in a paragraph about Sean Connery and his decision to turn down the role of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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