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?

  • Question marks
  • 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?

<p>&quot;They says&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>How a page looks and is organized (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between editing and proofreading?

<p>Editing involves revising vocabulary choices, while proofreading ensures there are no errors in grammar and spelling. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure there are no errors in spelling and grammar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure proper word usage and avoid misspellings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reviewing vocabulary choices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Improving the flow and coherence of the storyline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Read the essay out loud (D)</p> 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.'?

<p>Lowercased 'eat' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to use a ruler while proofreading?

<p>To track the lines being read (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They may introduce new errors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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