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    When proofreading, a top priority is a. Speed. B. Accuracy. C. Catching errors on the first read. Rely on a spell-checker software program. Pay more attention to words that have five or more letters. Pronounce a word quickly to get a visual picture. None of the above.

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    Assessment

    POWERFUL
    PROOFREADING
    SKILLS
    TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS

    The objectives of this book are:


    • to present helpful hints for successful
    proofreading
    • to provide training in correct grammar,
    punctuation, spelling, usage, capitalization,
    and numbers
    • to give proofreading practice

    Assessment 259-3A 08/18/99

    Disclaimer: This assessment was written to test the reader on the content of the book. The publisher and
    author shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person with respect to any loss or damage caused
    or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the assessment contained herein.

    © 1999 Crisp Publications, Inc. • 1200 Hamilton Court • Menlo Park • California • 94025 • www.crisplearning.com
    Crisp Publications: Powerful Proofreading Skills 2

    Assessment Questions for


    Powerful Proofreading Skills

    Select the best response.

    1. The task of proofreading includes


    A. evaluating style.
    B. improving coherence and clarity.
    C. checking sentence structure and grammar.
    D. all of the above

    2. When proofreading, a top priority is


    A. speed.
    B. accuracy.
    C. catching errors on the first read.

    3. Techniques for achieving error-free documents include


    A. proofing with a partner.
    B. reading aloud.
    C. reading the document backward.
    D. all of the above

    4. A good computer spell-checker will catch all spelling errors.


    A. True
    B. False

    5. A good tip to improve your spelling accuracy is to


    A. rely on a spell-checker software program.
    B. pay more attention to words that have five or more letters.
    C. pronounce a word quickly to get a visual picture.

    Assessment 259-3A 08/18/99


    Crisp Publications: Powerful Proofreading Skills 3

    6. The proofreaders' mark that means to start a new paragraph is


    A. P
    B. para
    C. neither of the above

    7. Grammatically speaking, answering the phone is


    A. a clause.
    B. a phrase.
    C. a sentence.
    D. none of the above

    8. Ordering supplies and checking inventory is important. This sentence contains a


    A. pronoun/antecedent error.
    B. subject/verb error.
    C. sentence fragment error
    D. modifier error.

    9. A herd of goats (appear, appears) to be in the road.


    A. appear
    B. appears

    10. Choose whoever or whomever.


    A. The job goes to whoever has the skills.
    B. The job goes to whomever has the skills.

    11. To avoid gender-specific pronouns, change the wording in a sentence from singular to
    plural.
    A. True
    B. False

    12. She gave a house plant to Linda with colorful leaves. This sentence contains
    A. an agreement error.
    B. a misplaced modifier.
    C. a pronoun error.
    D. a dangling modifier.

    Assessment 259-3A 08/18/99


    Crisp Publications: Powerful Proofreading Skills 4

    13. How many commas are needed in the following sentence? On July 3 1997 the company
    will accept orders for calculators software and mouse pads.
    A. 2
    B. 3
    C. 4
    D. 5

    14. Select the sentence that uses a semi-colon correctly.


    A. I invited him; but he refused the invitation.
    B. Juan ordered the pencils; however, the shipment was delayed.
    C. They guaranteed reliability; sensible pricing; and safe delivery.
    D. none of the above

    15. A colon, not a comma, is the correct punctuation after the salutation on a business letter.
    A. True
    B. False

    16. Select the correct use of the apostrophe.


    A. the people's court
    B. six women's desks
    C. both boats' sails
    D. all of the above

    17. How many punctuation errors are in this sentence? "Ask me tomorrow," said Frank, "and
    I'll have a better answer for you."
    A. 0
    B. 1
    C. 2
    D. 3

    18. Select the group of words that contains a spelling error.


    A. calendar, cancellation, controlled, criticism
    B. height, hindrance, hygiene, hypocrisy
    C. pamphlet, parallel, pastime, persistant
    D. satellite, scissors, separate, siege

    Assessment 259-3A 08/18/99


    Crisp Publications: Powerful Proofreading Skills 5

    19. Select the sentence with an incorrect word choice.


    A. The strike will have little effect.
    B. Please ensure that no employee is left out.
    C. We can call a council meeting to draw up the list.
    D. The principle to be considered is whether or not he finished the job.

    20. Points of the compass (north, south, east, and west) should be capitalized if they refer to
    regions but not if the refer to directions.
    A. True
    B. False

    21. Select the correctly written numbers.


    A. 6 million
    B. One Park Avenue
    C. Meet me at seven.
    D. all of the above

    22. They have only promised us 6 tickets: therefore, Julia cant go. This sentence contains
    how many errors?
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4

    23. Each of the machines need to have it's annual check-up. This sentence contains how
    many errors?
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4

    24. There are alot of errors in the six student's writing. This sentence contains how many
    errors?
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4

    Assessment 259-3A 08/18/99


    Crisp Publications: Powerful Proofreading Skills 6

    25. "I always site a good grammar book to prove my point," the author said. This sentence
    contains how many errors?
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4

    Assessment 259-3A 08/18/99


    Crisp Publications: Powerful Proofreading Skills 7

    Qualitative Objectives for


    Powerful Proofreading Skills

    To present helpful hints for successful proofreading

    Questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11

    To provide training in correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, capitalization, and numbers

    Questions 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

    To give proofreading practice

    Questions 22, 23, 24, 25

    Answer Key

    1. C (3) 6. C (19) 11. A (38) 16. D (48) 21. D (70)

    2. B (8) 7. B (28) 12. B (40) 17. A (52) 22. D (40, 46,


    48, 70)
    3. D (9) 8. B (31) 13. C (44) 18. C (55) 23. B (31, 60)

    4. B (12) 9. B (31) 14. B (46) 19. D (60) 24. B (48, 55)

    5. B (54) 10. A (36) 15. A (47) 20. A (67) 25. B (40, 59)

    Assessment 259-3A 08/18/99

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