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What is the primary aim of education according to the text?
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?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a mark of punctuation in the text?
- Question marks
- Semi-colons
- Apostrophes
- Hyphens (correct)
Why is it important for writers to maintain consistency in tense usage?
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?
Which of the following is an example of subject-verb agreement error?
What is one aspect of formatting that proofreaders pay attention to?
What is one aspect of formatting that proofreaders pay attention to?
What is the difference between editing and proofreading?
What is the difference between editing and proofreading?
What is the main goal of proofreading when it comes to spelling?
What is the main goal of proofreading when it comes to spelling?
Why is it important to pay special attention to spelling during proofreading?
Why is it important to pay special attention to spelling during proofreading?
Which of the following is NOT a component of proofreading for grammar?
Which of the following is NOT a component of proofreading for grammar?
In the context of editing and proofreading, what does adjusting a storyline refer to?
In the context of editing and proofreading, what does adjusting a storyline refer to?
What is a recommended strategy to approach proofreading with 'fresh eyes'?
What is a recommended strategy to approach proofreading with 'fresh eyes'?
Which of the following corrections was NOT made in the sentence 'The Johnson family eat and talk quickly during their weekday meals together.'?
Which of the following corrections was NOT made in the sentence 'The Johnson family eat and talk quickly during their weekday meals together.'?
What does the acronym 'CUPS' remind proofreaders to check for?
What does the acronym 'CUPS' remind proofreaders to check for?
Why is it recommended to use a ruler while proofreading?
Why is it recommended to use a ruler while proofreading?
What is a disadvantage of relying solely on spellcheck and grammatical software for proofreading?
What is a disadvantage of relying solely on spellcheck and grammatical software for proofreading?
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