BUSN 2190 Chapter Quizzes (Pt 1)
An incorrect number within a sentence is an example of a mechanical error.
False
Which of the following is correct?
He asked Aunt Sally,
Which of the following is written correctly?
He has a master's degree in education.
Which of the following sentences is written incorrectly?
He is a Freshman.
Which of the following sentences is correct?
He ran in the Boston Marathon.
Which of the following 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 title that comes before a name.
True
Capitalize both parts of a person's hyphenated name.
True
Capitalize only the first word of a complimentary close in a letter.
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
Special symbols used to identify errors are called proofreaders' marks.
True
The comparative proofreading method involves comparing one document with another.
True
The following sentence is a correct sentence: "The capital of Wisconsin is Madison."
True
Using the spelling checker
is only one step in proofreading.
The trend is to use __________capital letters in writing.
less
He is the _______ at my high school.
principal
They agree, in ______, with the decision.
principle
Please _____ your hand if you know the answer to the question.
raise
Sometimes, we just know we are _____.
right
The temperature began to _____ in the afternoon.
rise
When working with numerical information that requires many calculations, use a _______.
spreadsheet
Business documents need to be proofread only once.
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
E-mails are private.
False
Incorrect capitalization in a sentence is an example of a content error.
False
Once a bad speller, always a bad speller.
False
Use all capital letters in your email message to emphasize the importance of the message.
False
Use the spelling checker to find misused or inappropriate words.
False
Do not use email for highly sensitive or confidential information.
True
Error-free documents make a favorable first impression.
True
Examples of references include word lists, dictionaries, calendars, and atlases.
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
Mechanical errors are errors that can be recognized when looking at the material without having to reference its meaning.
True
Voice recognition software gives you the ability to transfer your spoken words directly into text.
True
Writers sometimes add new text but forget to delete the old text.
True
You must read the copy carefully, after running the spelling checker, to find errors that the spelling checker did not catch.
True
_______ your name at the top of your paper.
Write
Names, addresses, and phone numbers are typically stored in a(n) _______.
database
He________with me about the value of saving.
disagrees
The class will be using the 12th _______ of the book.
edition
What are the long-term ______ of overeating?
effects
In addition to proofreading all numbers, you should
verify all extensions and totals.
How will losing your job ______ your health?
affect
Transposition errors can occur in
all of the above (letters, numbers, sentences)
Misspellings are
all of the above( a distraction to the reader. embarrassing to the writer. a negative reflection of the company)
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
When forwarding an e-mail message, key your comments at the bottom.
False
Fields and records are most likely to be found in _______.
a database
When working with numbers, one should check the ________ and subtraction of numbers.
addition
People hired to proofread are known as editors.
False
Skilled proofreaders reply entirely on their memory to proofread.
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."
False
The spelling checker compares what is on the screen to what is in its dictionary and automatically replaces words that are spelled incorrectly.
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.
False
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.
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
Do not rely solely on spelling and grammar checkers to find and correct errors in your electronic communications.
True
Ninety percent of all writing consists of 1,000 basic words.
True
The process of reading copy and marking errors to indicate corrections is called proofreading.
True
The spelling checker should be run on each document.
True
Use Print Preview before printing a document to save time and paper.
True
Use the straight diagonal line to mark a misstroke, and write the correct letter above the misstroke.
True
Which of the following is written correctly?
We will meet at 7 p.m.