Proofreading and Editing Precision Practice Exam

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• Which website is cited for ZIP code lookups?
• What is the purpose of a colon in a formal business letter greeting?
• Which of the following is a reliable signal to verify numerical data?
• He is the _______________ at my highschool.
• Which item is not typically considered part of a formal report?
• The recommended proofreading step after spell checking is to read carefully to catch errors the spell checker misses.
• Which film title was referenced when planning to watch a movie?
• Which use of email is appropriate?
• Which statement about grammar references is correct?
• Which sentence contains a direct quotation that uses quotation marks?
• Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun reference for a plural noun?
• Which statement about the spelling checker is correct?
• My nephew gave I a signed autograph from the tournament's most valuable player.
• The body of the report begins with the main heading about 1 inch from the top.
• Should Professor Martin meet with us next Thursday?
• Which punctuation mark ends a sentence in standard grammar?
• An incomplete sentence caused by missing subject or verb is called a sentence fragment.
• Which resume length guideline is commonly recommended?
• An example of an original source would be a price list or sales receipt.
• A memo is a form of internal communication used to convey messages within an organization.
• Open punctuation means there is no colon after the salutation and no comma after the closing.
• What is a primary goal of proofreading?
• The sentence "Were going to organize out meeting around their schedule" is grammatically correct.
• Where are exams during final exam week typically held?
• The capitalization rule after a colon states that the first word after the colon should be capitalized if it begins a complete sentence.
• Capitalize the first word of every sentence and the first word after the colon if that word begins a complete sentence.
• Where are the names, addresses, and phone numbers typically stored?
• How will Mr. Arness's assessment be delivered?
• Often numbers must be checked against the main source document.
• The statement 'The amount $.15 is written correctly.' is correct.
• The __________________________ format lists your employment history in reverse chronological order, with your most recent employment first.
• Which statement best describes the relationship between content correctness and clarity in editing?
• Complete the blanks: two, one, two. Which option matches the proper sequence?
• Complete the sentence: "Be sure to sign you letter of application with ______________________"
• The statement 'The custom-built desk was a piece of art' is:
• The article read by the students was in which newspaper?
• After running the spelling checker, you should also read the copy carefully to catch errors the spell checker may miss.
• In block format, the date, closing, and writer's name and title begin at the left margin.
• Kelli works at the dairy in Finnimore, Wisconsin.
• Which of the following is a complete sentence?
• Neither the coaches nor the players were prepared for their meeting with the referee.
• In professional letters, indicating a copy to others is done by writing 'cc' followed by the recipient's name.
• Which sentence refers to a meeting that will occur next week?
• Is the sentence 'Mary visited us when we lives at 830 Marple Ln.' grammatically correct?
• Which option contains a correctly punctuated sentence with a dependent clause (no comma needed)?
• Which possessive form is correctly written for a title followed by a name?
• Please ______ your hand if you know the answer to the question.
• The sentence 'Is she the person whom you wish to interview?' is correctly punctuated.
• A sentence that lacks either a subject or a verb is incomplete.
• In block format, which elements begin at the left margin?
• The statement 'In legal documents, express numbers in only words' is best described as:
• Documents with incorrect numbers can cost a company thousands, even millions of dollars.
• Which sentence demonstrates proper time notation?
• Which statement accurately describes final exam week?
• Which possessive form is correct for the title with a name?
• The formality of a salutation may vary based on the relationship between the sender and receiver.
• Open punctuation is defined as using a colon after the salutation and a comma after the closing.
• Is it appropriate to use all capital letters in an email to emphasize the message?
• Which of the following is a correct statement of Brass companies, Inc.'s address?
• A sentence must have a subject and a verb to be complete.
• The garden was approximately 25 feet wide.
• Which statement correctly describes capitalization after a colon?
• The phrase 'All the ladies and males in attendance' is acceptable gender-inclusive wording.
• Which term among the six C's refers to brevity?
• A memo is typically sent to someone inside the firm.
• Which option best describes the recommended timing for a follow-up letter after an interview?
• Which statement best defines proofreading?
• Transposition errors can occur in which areas?
• Word processing software has features that help you with spelling, grammar, and style.
• Is the plan to go out for dinner on Friday accurate?
• Use figures for ages 11 and older.
• Which sentence mentions the day abbreviation Fri?
• Emails are private.
• Where are fields and records most likely found?
• How many elements are included in the six C's of communication?
• Editing a document involves checking copy to ensure that the content is correct and the message is clear, concise, and complete. This statement is:
• Which sentence mentions Jobie?
• Which statement about forwarding an e-mail message is correct?
• The sentence 'All the ladies and males in attendance enjoyed the presentation by Josephine.' is correct.
• In proofreading, numbers should be verified against the original source document.
• Which of the following would be a reasonable proofreading step if you notice a possible spelling error but are unsure of the correct form?
• The sentence 'The fans enjoyed the opportunity to meet with its basketball team before the game started' is grammatically correct.
• You can always use the receiver's first name in salutation.
• Which of these is not a terminal punctuation mark?
• The material states that some companies scan resumes looking for keywords.
• What is the recommended practice when you are unsure about a numeric figure in a document?
• In general, for ages 11 and older you should use numerical figures rather than words.
• Reference initials are:
• The statement 'Luxury cruises has become very popular in the past year.' is correct.
• Which sentence contains a direct quotation about meeting next week?
• The guideline about letterhead on a two-page letter is:
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six C's of communication?
• The process of reading copy and marking errors to indicate corrections is called proofreading.
• Which statement best describes a run-on sentence?
• Which of the following is a proper complimentary closing in a letter?
• Which statement best describes the role of a proofreader?
• Regarding letterhead usage on a two-page letter, the statement "Use letterhead on both pages" is:
• The guideline to capitalize both parts of an interrupted quotation is:
• The numbers in documents should be checked against the main source document.
• There were numerous activities from which we could choose each day.
• Are editing and proofreading distinct activities that must be performed separately?
• What word completes the sentence: 'Let your mother ______ you in the lunch line'?
• Once a bad speller, always a bad speller.
• As a rule, what should we document?
• Which option correctly marks a misstroke by using a diagonal line and writing the correct letter above it?
• Which action is appropriate when you encounter an unknown or unfamiliar word flagged by a spell checker?
• Which term describes a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence?
• What is the capital city of Wisconsin?
• Is it appropriate to not use email for high sensitive or confidential information?
• The sentence 'Please come to my office on March 8 at 1:30 p.m.' is correctly punctuated.
• Which sentence would be considered not part of standard professional communications?
• Which capitalization rule is stated in the material?
• How should interest periods that include year, month, and day be written?
• The formality of a letter closing can reflect the relationship.
• Which sentence is a fragment?
• Reference initials indicate what?
• Which sentence demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?
• Who decided that the seminar would be held at the convention center?
• Which term describes a noun that denotes a collection of persons or things regarded as a single unit?
• Which statement is true regarding capitalization of seasons?
• The bldg. supervisor will be able to meet with us on Mon.
• According to standard proofreading rules, which statement about capitalizing the closing word in a letter is correct?
• Your letter of application in a job search is similar to a sales letter.
• In proofreading, you should verify which items?
• Which verb completes the sentence "Do not ______ your keys"?
• What is the recommended maximum length for a resume?
• Which statement describes best practice for handling confidential information?
• Open punctuation is contrasted with closed punctuation.
• Which sentence contains a grammatical error?
• The sentence 'I appreciate your working late this weekend on Saturday' is considered acceptable.
• Which statement best describes capitalization of a letter closing?
• The sentence 'Walter question whether he has made the right decision?' is grammatically correct.
• Which of the following is incorrect?
• The assertion 'We agreed to meet at 2 p.m. to watch the movie Slumdog Millionaire' is:
• The statement that '$.15' is written correctly is incorrect because currency should include a leading zero.
• Which word completes the sentence: Jobie ________ some lunch for us.
• In a research report, what should you do if a numeric value appears inconsistent with the cited source?
• In formal correspondence, using the recipient's first name in the salutation is generally acceptable.
• Which statement best describes the relationship between editing and proofreading?
• A ________ is not a question, but is sometimes incorrectly punctuated as a question because it sounds like one.
• The guideline 'use only those abbreviations that your audience will understand.' is correct.
• Some people like to visit beaches while on vacation; other people likes to tour historic sites.
• Use the straight diagonal line to mark a misstroke, and write the correct letter above the misstroke.
• Which sentence about on-the-hour times is correct regarding zeros?
• The candy bar sells for _______.
• The statement 'The spelling checker compares what is on the screen to what is in its dictionary and automatically replaces words that are spelled incorrectly' is:
• Which instruction relates to formatting numbers after nouns such as page?
• Which of the following is not one of the six C's of communication?
• Which statement describes the main purpose of a closing in a letter?
• Complete the sequence: Pick up __gallon of milk, __carton of eggs, and __ loaves of bread.
• Which statement accurately describes capitalization rules for sentences and colons?
• Which option correctly identifies the error in the sentence 'My nephew gave I a signed autograph from the tournament's most valuable player'?
• The statement 'The garden was approximately 25 feet wide' expresses:
• Which sentence demonstrates proper quotation punctuation?
• I want to ______ you on a job well done.
• If a copy of a letter is going to someone other than the addressee, the correct practice is to indicate the copy by writing 'cc' followed by the recipient's name.
• Email would be appropriate for which of the following tasks?
• Capitalize each item in a list.
• What time was the meeting scheduled?
• Which term describes information that is not essential to the meaning of a sentence?
• Did Jaxter drive the new van from New York City to San Francisco?
• In open punctuation style, there is no colon after the salutation.
• Which guideline correctly instructs how to present numerical data?
• Which option completes "He is the ______ at my highschool"?
• In the sentence 'Some people like to visit beaches while on vacation; other people likes to tour historic sites', the error is:
• The statement 'The proofreading task requires ensuring the editing changes retain the writer's intended message' is:
• Will Miss Li be prepared for our meting Apr. 10?
• Stephanie highly recommends cancellation insurance in case you are ill and cannot travel.
• Should headings be styled with Heading 1 Style to side headings in a report?
• Which statement correctly describes where contact information is stored in typical editing workflows?
• Which approach best ensures consistency in capitalization in a document?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six C's?
• Fields and records are most likely to be found in
• The sentence 'Is she the person whom you wish to interview?' uses the relative pronoun 'whom' correctly.
• In the address example, which word completes 'the corner of ______ and Main Street'?
• In which format do the date, complimentary close, and writer's name and official title begin at the left margin?
• A well written and well formatted letter will give a favorable impression of the sender and the sender's company.
• Laura can study with us or attend the basketball game and finish the assignment.
• A spelling checker finds words that are not in its dictionary, identifies the error, and gives the user choices for the correct word.
• Which capitalization guideline is correct?
• Which word best completes the sentence: '______________ Jon can come to the party.'
• Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding proofreading email messages?
• Which resume format lists employment history starting with the most recent job?
• Which website is cited for ZIP code lookups?
• Which sentence correctly uses a city-state abbreviation with a comma for the state?
• My parents vacation each year in CO.
• A noun that denotes a collection of persons or things regarded as one unit is called a
• What part of speech is 'Maybe' when used at the start of a sentence like 'Maybe Jon can come to the party'?
• Zeros _______________ required for on-the-hour times.
• The trend is to use fewer capital letters in writing.
• Which capitalization rule is correct according to the material?