Book Editing Book Editor Trainer 4

Question 1

What is the main purpose of 'fact-checking' within the editing process?

Accepted Answer

To verify the accuracy of names, dates, and claims

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To improve sentence rhythm

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To adjust margins and fonts

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To shorten the manuscript's word count

Question 2

In a manuscript, 'front matter' typically includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Title page, copyright page, and table of contents

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Index and appendices

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Bibliography and glossary

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The final chapter and epilogue

Question 3

An editor notices a character's eye color changes from blue to brown across chapters. This is a:

Accepted Answer

Continuity error

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Grammatical error

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Punctuation error

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Formatting error

Question 4

Why is tracking permissions important when editing nonfiction?

Accepted Answer

To ensure quoted or reproduced material is legally cleared

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To improve the book's index

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To choose a typeface

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To set the retail price

Question 5

What is 'plain language' editing focused on?

Accepted Answer

Making text clear and easy for the intended reader to understand

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Adding ornate, literary phrasing

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Increasing technical jargon

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Lengthening sentences for emphasis

Question 6

A 'widow' in typesetting refers to:

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A short last line of a paragraph stranded at the top of a page

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An entire blank page

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A misspelled chapter title

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A footnote without a reference

Question 7

When editing dialogue, a new paragraph is conventionally started:

Accepted Answer

Each time a different character speaks

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Every time the same speaker pauses

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Only at the start of a chapter

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After every three sentences