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What is the main purpose of proofreading?
What is the main purpose of proofreading?
- Designing the layout of the document
- Adding more content to the document
- Comparing the copy to the original and marking errors (correct)
- Rewriting the entire document
Where are proofreader marks typically found?
Where are proofreader marks typically found?
- On the rough draft of a document (correct)
- Final published documents
- On the screen while typing
- In emails and text messages
Which of the following best describes proofreader marks?
Which of the following best describes proofreader marks?
- Symbols used to mark errors and changes in a document (correct)
- Colors used for highlighting important sections
- Artistic drawings for visual enhancement
- Numbers that indicate page order
Which task is NOT part of proofreading?
Which task is NOT part of proofreading?
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What distinguishes a rough draft from a final document?
What distinguishes a rough draft from a final document?
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What is the primary purpose of using proofreader marks on a rough draft?
What is the primary purpose of using proofreader marks on a rough draft?
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In the proofreading process, what is the main function of comparing a copy to the original?
In the proofreading process, what is the main function of comparing a copy to the original?
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Why is it important for proofreader marks to be applied to both digital and paper copies?
Why is it important for proofreader marks to be applied to both digital and paper copies?
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What distinguishes proofreader marks from regular text highlighting in a document?
What distinguishes proofreader marks from regular text highlighting in a document?
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Why are proofreader marks primarily found on rough drafts rather than final documents?
Why are proofreader marks primarily found on rough drafts rather than final documents?
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