Proofreading Final
True
Christian replied, "And were you correct?"
True
Cite, site, sight; right, rite, wright, write; and sell, cell are examples of homophones.
True
Cliches are especially confusing to people whose first language is not English
morale
Company _____ was at an all-time low.
True
Jack ran as a member of the track team, but he was not as fast as James or Kim.
False
Jacqueline's goal is to graduate in four years but she is working more than 30 hours a week.
False
Jaxter droved the new van from New York City to San Francisco.
true
Jenna Dennis, CPA, was recognized for her excellent work.
sent
Jobie _____ some lunch for us.
True
Joel James was selected for promotion to general manager.
True
Kelli works at the dairy in Fennimore, Wisconsin.
False
Kelsie may work on her report for Friday or she may practice with the tennis team.
True
Klondik Industries plans to open a new branch in Des Moines, Iowa.
True
Laura can study with us or attend the basketball game and finish the assignment.
precede
Let your mother ______ you in the lunch line.
False
Luxury cruises has become very popular in the past year.
True
Manuel and Louise were excited to be part of this cruise!
False
Maria invited, Caro Ann, Rosemary, Daniel and James to her reception.
False
Mary visited us when we lived at 830 Maple Ln.
True
Mechanical errors are errors that can be recognized when looking at the material without having to reference its meaning.
True
Miss Sain, the advisor, will review the applications for membership.
a distraction to the reader. Embarrassing to the writer. a negative reflection of the company.
Misspellings are
True
Mr. Arness's assessment will be delivered electronically by week's end.
False
Ms. Harris report included an executive summary, 20 tables and graphs, and a bibliography.
True
My ancestors are from Germany and Italy.
False
My favorite country to visit other than the United States are Germany.
False
My friend and colleague, Carl Denison, have decided to join me on my trip to Lansing.
True
My goal is to visit six different states this year
False
My nephew gave I a signed autograph from the tournament's most valuable player
False
My parents vacation each year in CO.
True
My passport expires on Monday, January 20.
False
My priorities today are to: finish my report, complete the audit, and schedule our next meeting.
Database
Names, addresses, and phone numbers are typically stored in a(n) _______.
True
Neither the coaches nor the players were prepared for their meeting with the referee.
False
Nicole scored 92, 89, 83 and 97 on her English quizzes.
True
Ninety percent of all writing consists of 1,000 basic words.
True
Often numbers must be checked against a source document.
True
Olivia ate dinner with the members of her hockey team.
False
Once a bad speller, always a bad speller.
False
One of the most interesting cities I have ever visited.
False
Our corporite headquarters is located in Moline, IL.
True
Our first meeting was scheduled for 10:15 a.m.; unfortunately, her plane arrived late, and we had to reschedule the meeting for 1:30 p.m.
True
Our goal is to achieve an accuracy of 95 percent or higher.
False
Our group members include: Kuuini, Tiffany, Kacie, Tyler, and Richard.
False
Our new branch office will benifit our customers.
True
Paired punctuation marks, such as brackets, parentheses, and quotation marks, are all common errors of omission.
False
People hired to proofread are known as editors
False
Peter Gotlieb, who was born in Germany 25 years ago, will be our new account representative.
two, one, two
Pick up ____ gallons of milk, ____ carton of eggs, and ___ loaves of bread.
2,10,12
Pick up _____ cases of soft drinks, ____ packages of hot dogs, and _____ bags of chips.
raise
Please _____ your hand if you know the answer to the question.
quiet
Please be _____ in the library.
personal
Please begin with your _______ information on a resume.
True
Please come to my office on March 8 at 1:30 p.m.
True
This summer I plan to visit Utah and New Jersey.
Database
Fields and records are most likely to be found in _______.
True
Fifteen team members qualfied for the playoffs, and they all participated in the tournament.
may be
He ______ allowed to come to the party.
principal
He is the _______ at my high school.
disagrees
He________with me about the value of saving.
False
His subscription to "USA Today" expires in five months
affect
How will losing your job ______ your health?
True
I appreciate your working late this weekend on Saturday.
False
I can't believe that June just ended, the year is now half over.
quit
I may ____ my exercise class.
False
I scheduled interviews in Lawton, Oklahoma, Little Rock, Arkansas, and St. Joseph, Missouri
compliment
I want to _________ you on a job well done.
Use a c for copy followed by the person's name
If a copy of the letter is going to someone other than the addressee, _________.
True
If a letter is addressed to an individual, the individual's personal title (Mr., Mrs., Ms.) or professional title (Dr., Professor) is included as a sign of courtesy.
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
If references have been used in writing a report, they are listed at the end.
verify all extensions and totals
In addition to proofreading all numbers, you should
False
In block format, the date, complimentary close, and writer's name and official title begin near the horizontal center of the page.
fake
In legal documents, express numbers in only words.
True
Incidentally, your group's decision was the best decision we received
False
Incorrect capitalization in a sentence is an example of a content error.
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
Is she the person whom you wish to interview?
False
It is preferable to say "would like to recommend," rather than just "recommend."
True
Stephanie highly recommends cancellation insurance in case you are ill and cannot travel.
False
Thank you, Ms. Sundahl for taking time to help me with my research
False
The U.S. ski team will perform their exhibition program on Thursday.
moral
The _______ of the story was to never give up.
False
The amount $.15 is written correctly.
True
The assignment was to read the chapter entitled "Persuasive Letters" and aswer the five review questions.
False
The bldg. supervisor will be able to meet with us on Mon.
89 cents
The candy bar sells for _____.
True
The children's favorite holidays are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Fourth of July.
edition
The class will be using the 12th _______ of the book.
$89
The coat will cost ________.
True
The company's main office is located in Eugene, Oregon.
True
The comparative proofreading method involves comparing one document with another.
True
When a document is included with a letter, an enclosure notation is keyed
true
"Proofreading" is the process of reading handwritten, keyed, or printed material and marking errors to indicate corrections.
False
"The answer," according to Bethany, should be immediately obvious to us."
False
"The meeting will be held from Wednesday through Friday, November 1-4." is easy to understand.
False
Cassie wrote an article entitled "Today's Mission" for publication in the school paper and it has been accepted for publication.
true
A follow-up letter should be written within 24 hours after the interview.
is sent to someone sent inside the firm
A memo _________.
True
A spelling checker finds words that are not in its dictionary, identifies the error, and gives the user choices for the correct word.
False
Aimee graduated in December, 20--.
False
Alicia Franklin, the 47-year-old president, resigned to accept a position at another company.
True
All of our salespersons must submit their written goals by July 1.
False
All of our statesmen are expected to sign a pledge of ethical conduct
False
All the ladies and males in attendance enjoyed the presentation by Josephine
False
American Literature is a challenging fun elective.
calendar
Check your_____ to make sure the day agrees with the date listed.
True
An example of an original source would be a price list or a sales receipt.
False
An incorrect number within a sentence is an example of a mechanical error.
True
Are you ready, Melinda, to meet with me next week?
True
As a rule, we are required to document all evidence.
False
Ask Katherine and Ramone if her time will allow for another match.
True
August should work together with Amber on their writing assignment.
black ink
Be sure to sign your letter of application with _________.
True
Between you and me, the new facility is outstanding!
False
Both Coach Rymer and Coach Cook have made her final selections for the players for tonight's game.
True
Brass Companies, Inc., is located at 973 Industrial Drive, Bancroft, MI 48414.
false
Business documents need to be proofread only once.
True
Caitlin is taller than I.
False
Can any one attest to her ability to keyboard accurately?
True
Capitalize a title that comes before a name.
False
Capitalize a title that follows a name or is used in place of a name
True
Capitalize both parts of a person's hyphenated name.
False
Capitalize both parts of an interrupted quotation.
False
Capitalize each item in a list.
True
Capitalize only the first word of a complimentary close in a letter.
True
Capitalize specific courses like German 2 and Advanced Chemistry
True
Capitalize the first word of every sentence and the first word after a colon if that word begins a complete sentence.
False
Capitalize the seasons of the year.
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.
False
Denise is the person who the league selected for the scholarship award.
True
Depending on the relationship between the sender and receiver, the salutation may be formal or informal.
true
Did you know that Angela works for the FBI?
False
Difficult words show that the writer is intelligent.
True
Disney World is one of the most frequently visited places in Florida.
lose
Do not _______ your keys
True
Do not rely solely on spelling and grammar checkers to find and correct errors in your electronic communications.
True
Do not use email for highly sensitive or confidential information.
True
Documents with incorrect numbers can cost a company thousands, even millions of dollars.
True
Dustin, who is a diabetic, faces many barriers while training for the team.
announcing a meeting
E-mail would be appropriate for which of the following?
False
E-mails are private.
False
Each salesperson should make their own reservations for the conference.
True
Editing a document involves checking copy to see that every aspect of the content is correct and that the message is clear, concise, and complete.
are two procedures that must be performed separately.
Editing and proofreading _________.
False
Editing does not involve rewriting parts of the document.
False
Endnotes appear at the bottom of the page on which the references are cited.
False
Erik stated, "We would like to meet with you sometime next week, and discuss our timelines for completion."
True
Error-free documents make a favorable first impression.
True
Everyone seems to be enjoying today's activities
False
Everyone, from the captain to the cruise director, are ready to help in any way possible.
True
Examples of references include word lists, dictionaries, calendars, and atlases.
False
Express as words numbers following nouns such as page.
True
Express dimension, measurement, and weights in figures.
True
Proofread and edit your e-mail messages as you would any other written communication.
True
Running late, we forgot that we had a noon luncheon with Peter at noon.
False
Ryan and Michelle will coach while you and her are attending the conference.
quite
She is _____ concerned about her grades.
fifth
She lives at the corner of ______ and Main Street.
two hundred
She picked approximately _____ apples.
False
She reported that "the group's decision will be final."
recent
She talked about her ______ trip to India.
True
She was admitted to graduate school in September 2011.
False
She will cover the following topics: conducting a business meeting, using parliamentary procedures, making motions, and she will also discuss the requirement for a quorum.
resent
She would ____ not be asked to go along
True
Should Professor Martin meet with us next Thursday?
False
Skilled proofreaders reply entirely on their memory to proofread.
False
Some of my favorite states to visit is Iowa, Wisconsin, and Oregon
False
Some people like to visit beaches while on vacation; other people likes to tour historic sites.
False
Sometimes there is long lines of people waiting for a ride
right
Sometimes, we just know we are _____.
True
Special symbols used to identify errors are called proofreaders' marks.
True
The custom-built desk was a piece of art!
True
The defendant in this case is Miss Constance.
True
The exams that are scheduled during final exam week will be held in the library.
False
The fans enjoyed the opportunity to meet with its basketball team before the game started.
True
The following date is correctly formatted for a letter: January 1, 2015.
false
The following sentence is a correct sentence: "She don't know the correct answer."
False
The following sentence is a correct sentence: "She will recieve her diploma next month."
False
The following sentence is a correct sentence: "The tour begins in St. Paul on February 30."
True
The following sentence is correct, "The capital of Wisconsin is Madison."
True
The game will be over before 10 p.m.
True
The garden was approximately 25 feet wide.
True
The hotel staff members were pleased to give us assistance.
True
The letter of application or cover letter should contain three to five paragraphs.
False
The male nurse was an excellent employee.
True
The process of reading copy and marking errors to indicate corrections is called proofreading
True
The proofreader must make sure that the editing changes retain the message that the writer intended to convey.
False
The spelling checker compares what is on the screen to what is in its dictionary and automatically replaces words that are spelled incorrectly.
True
The spelling checker should be run on each document.
True
The star player of the team is he.
False
The state capital is Madison, WI.
True
The students were asked to read an article in The Wall Street Journal.
True
The supervisor was responsible for completing the evaluation on time.
False
The team method of proofreading involves proofreading the document on the computer by yourself.
False
The team method of proofreading typically involves four or more people.
rise
The temperature began to _____ in the afternoon.
less
The trend is to use __________capital letters in writing.
True
Their account balance is $1,290.60.
True
There were numerous activities from which we could choose each day.
principle
They agree, in ______, with the decision.
False
They selected he to be the team captain
False
Three of the policemen were placed on the promotion list to sergeant.
False
To who did you give the awards?
False
Tonya's and Albert's anniversary celebration was held at the Rosemount Inn.
True
Tourism Departments will provide you with a variety of brochures for your use.
Letters, numbers, and sentences (all the above)
Transposition errors can occur in
True
True
one page
Try to limit your resume to _________.
False
Two states I have never visited is Alaska and Hawaii.
True
Use Print Preview before printing a document to save time and paper.
False
Use all capital letters in your email message to emphasize the importance of the message.
True
Use figures for ages 11 and older.
False
Use figures to express time followed by o'clock.
False
Use the spelling checker to find misused or inappropriate words
True
Use the straight diagonal line to mark a misstroke, and write the correct letter above the misstroke.
Only one step in proofreading
Using the spelling checker
True
Voice recognition software gives you the ability to transfer your spoken words directly into text
False
Walter questioned whether he has made the right decision?
True
We agreed to meet at 2 p.m. to watch the movie Slumdog Millionaire.
False
We beleive that you are correct in your assessment.
A personeel
We have ten _________ in the sales department.
False
We plan to go out for dinner on Fri.
False
We plan to hire someone who write well, design brochures, and who can assist with opening and closing the office.
False
We plan to visit Rutland, Vermont, while on vacation and also will visit Burlington, Vermont.
proceed
We will _____ with dinner.
False
Were going to organize our meeting around their schedule.
Effects
What are the long-term ______ of overeating?
True
What are your plans after graduation? travel? work? join the military?
False
When forwarding an e-mail message, key your comments at the bottom.
True
When preparing more than one letter, be sure that each letter is inserted into the correctly addressed envelope.
False
When we use a colon after the salutation and a comma after the closing, we refer to it as having open punctuation.
True
When we use a colon after the salutation, we must use a comma after the complimentary close.
addition
When working with numbers, one should check the ________ and subtraction of numbers.
spreadsheet
When working with numerical information that requires many calculations, use a _______.
Sincerely yours
Which of the following is a proper complimentary closing in a letter?
He asked aunt sally
Which of the following is correct?
He ran in the Boston Marathon
Which of the following is correct?
She lived during the great depression.
Which of the following is incorrect?
AMA
Which of the following is not a style for documentation in reports?
He has a master's degree in education.
Which of the following is written correctly?
We will meet at 7 p.m.
Which of the following is written correctly?
He is a Freshman.
Which of the following is written incorrectly?
She has a Master's in English.
Which of the following is written incorrectly?
False
While skateboarding at the park, a dog bit Martin.
True
Who volunteered to serve on the selection committee?
False
Will Miss Li be prepared for our meeting on Apr. 10?
True
Words like average and soon may not convey the same meaning to different readers.
False
Wow, you did an outstanding job, Cassie.
True
Writers sometimes add new text but forget to delete the old text
False
You can always use the receiver's first name in a salutation.
True
You can look up zip codes at the United States Postal Service Website, www.usps.com.
False
You insisting on a reserve seat in the final game was an excellent idea.
True
You must read the copy carefully, after running the spelling checker, to find errors that the spelling checker did not catch.
True
You should choose the Title style for the main heading in Word.
True
You should use the Style Heading 1 for side headings in a report.
all right
Your answers were
true
Your letter of application in a job search is similar to a sales letter.
are not
Zeros _______ required for on hour times.
May
______ you send a copy of your birth certificate?
maybe
_______ Jon can come to the party.
write
_______ your name at the top of your paper.
