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What Is Proofreading?

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What is the primary aim of education according to the text?

To prepare students for proofreading

To prepare students for success in the "real world" (correct)

To build credibility among teachers

To ensure students retain credibility

Which of the following is NOT listed as a mark of punctuation in the text?

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Semi-colons

Apostrophes

Hyphens (correct)

Why is it important for writers to maintain consistency in tense usage?

To emphasize their creativity

To ensure clarity and readability (correct)

To confuse the readers

To show off their language skills

Which of the following is an example of subject-verb agreement error?

"They says" Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of formatting that proofreaders pay attention to?

How a page looks and is organized Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between editing and proofreading?

Editing involves revising vocabulary choices, while proofreading ensures there are no errors in grammar and spelling. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of proofreading when it comes to spelling?

To ensure there are no errors in spelling and grammar Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to pay special attention to spelling during proofreading?

To ensure proper word usage and avoid misspellings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of proofreading for grammar?

Reviewing vocabulary choices Signup and view all the answers

In the context of editing and proofreading, what does adjusting a storyline refer to?

Improving the flow and coherence of the storyline Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended strategy to approach proofreading with 'fresh eyes'?

Read the essay out loud Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following corrections was NOT made in the sentence 'The Johnson family eat and talk quickly during their weekday meals together.'?

Lowercased 'eat' Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'CUPS' remind proofreaders to check for?

Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to use a ruler while proofreading?

To track the lines being read Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of relying solely on spellcheck and grammatical software for proofreading?

They may introduce new errors Signup and view all the answers