Proofreading Final

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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.


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