Bus Doc Proofreading/Editing Proctor Exam

Complete this sentence correctly: The coat will cost _____.

$89

Complete this sentence correctly: _____ you send a copy of your birth certificate?

Can

An incorrect number within a sentence is an example of a mechanical error.

False

Business documents need to be proofread only once.

False

Can any one attest to her ability to keyboard accurately?

False

Capitalize a title that follows a name or is used in place of a name.

False

Capitalize both parts of an interrupted quotation.

False

Capitalize each item in a list.

False

Capitalize the seasons of the year.

False

Express as words numbers following nouns such as page

False

In legal documents, express numbers in only words.

False

Incorrect capitalization in a sentence is an example of a content error

False

Mary visited us when we lived at 830 Maple Ln.

False

My parents vacation each year in CO.

False

Our corporate headquarters is located in Moline, IL.

False

Our new branch office will benifit our customers.

False

People hired to proofread are known as editors.

False

Skilled proofreaders rely entirely on their memory to proofread.

False

The amount $.15 is written correctly.

False

The bldg. supervisor will be able to meet with us on Mon.

False

The following sentence is a correct sentence: She will recieve her diploma next month.

False

The team method of proofreading typically involves four or more people.

False

Use all capital letters in your e-mail message to emphasize the importance of the message.

False

Use figures to express time followed by o'clock.

False

We plan to go out for dinner on Fri.

False

Will Miss Li be prepared for our meeting on Apr. 10?

False

Complete this sentence correctly: She lives at the corner of _____ and Main Street.

Fifth

Which of the following is written correctly?

He has a master's degree in education.

2. Which of the following is written incorrectly?

He is a Freshman.

Which of the following sentences is written incorrectly?

She has a Master's in English.

Which of the following is incorrect?

She lived during the great depression.

Which of the following is a proper complimentary closing in a letter?

Sincerely yours

"Proofreading" is the process of reading handwritten, keyed, or printed material and marking errors to indicate corrections.

True

A spelling checker finds words that are not in its dictionary, identifies the error, and gives the user choices for the correct word.

True

An example of an original source would be a price list or a sales receipt.

True

Capitalize a titles that comes before a name.

True

Capitalize only the first word of a complimentary close in a letter.

True

Capitalize the first word of every sentence and the first word after a colon if that word begins a complete sentence.

True

Capitalize the titles of officers in constitutions, bylaws, and minutes of meetings.

True

Careful proofreading is required to find transposition errors such as form for from, board for broad, and trail for trial.

True

Did you know that Angela works for the FBI?

True

Do not rely solely on spelling and grammar checkers to find and correct errors in your electronic communications

True

Do not use e-mail for highly sensitive or confidential information.

True

Documents with incorrect numbers can cost a company thousands, even millions of dollars.

True

Error-free documents make a favorable first impression.

True

Express dimension, measurement, and weights in figures.

True

If an error exists in a shell document and the letter is merged with 100 names and addresses, you will have the same error in each of the 100 letters.

True

Incorrect spacing within a sentence is an example of a mechanical error.

True

Interest periods that include the year, month, and day should be written in figures.

True

Klondik Industries plans to open a new branch in Des Moines, Iowa.

True

Mechanical errors are errors that can be recognized when looking at the material without having to reference its meaning.

True

Ninety percent of all writing consists of 1,000 basic words.

True

Paired punctuation marks, such as brackets, parentheses, and quotation marks, are all common errors of omission.

True

Proofread and edit your e-mail messages as you would any other written communication.

True

She was admitted to graduate school in September 2011.

True

Special symbols used to identify errors are called proofreaders' marks.

True

The comparative proofreading method involves comparing one document with another.

True

The defendant in this case is Miss Constance.

True

The following sentence is a correct sentence: The capital of Wisconsin is Madison.

True

The game will be over before 10 p.m.

True

The spelling checker should be run on each document.

True

Their account balance is $1,290.60.

True

Use Print Preview before printing a document to save time and paper.

True

Use figures for ages 11 and older.

True

Use the straight diagonal line to mark a misstroke, and write the correct letter above the misstroke.

True

Voice recognition software gives you the ability to transfer your spoken words directly into text.

True

You must read the copy carefully, after running the spelling checker, to find errors that the spelling checker did not catch.

True

Complete this sentence correctly: _____ your name at the top of your paper.

Write

Misspellings are

a distraction to the reader, embarrassing to the writer, and a negative reflection of the company.

Complete this sentence correctly: When working with numbers, one should check the _______ and subtraction of numbers.

addition

Complete this sentence correctly: Your answers were ________

all right

E-mail would be appropriate for which of the following?

announcing a meeting

Check your _____ to make sure the day agrees with the date listed.

calendar

Complete this sentence correctly: I want to _____ you on a job well done.

compliment

Names, addresses, and phone numbers are typically stored in a(n) ________.

database

Complete this sentence correctly: He ______ with me about the value of saving.

disagrees

Complete this sentence correctly: The class will be using the 12th _____ of the book.

edition

Complete this sentence correctly: What are the long-term ______ of overeating?

effects

The garden was approximately 25 feet wide.

false

Using the spelling checker

is only one step in proofreading.

The trend is to use ______ capital letters in writing.

less

Transposition errors may occur in

letters, numbers, and sentences.

Complete this sentence correctly: They agree, in _____, with the decision.

principle

Complete this sentence correctly: Please _____ your hand if you know the answer to the question.

raise

Complete this sentence correctly: The temperature began to _____ in the afternoon.

rise

Complete this sentence correctly: Jobie _____ some lunch for us.

sent

When working with numerical information that requires many calculations, use a

spreadsheet.

Complete this sentence correctly: She picked approximately _____ apples.

two hundred

Complete this sentence correctly with the appropriate words or figures: Pick up _____ gallons of milk, _____ carton of eggs, and _____ loaves of bread.

two, one, two

In addition to proofreading all numbers, you should

verify all extensions and totals.