Clerical Exams CLERICAL Proofreading 1

Question 1

Which of the following sentences contains a punctuation error?

Accepted Answer

The meeting is scheduled for Monday however, it may be rescheduled.

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The manager approved the budget, the report, and the schedule.

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Before leaving the office, please lock all the cabinets.

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She completed the filing, but she forgot to update the log.

Question 2

A clerk types the following sentence in a letter: 'Please insure that all forms are completed before submission.' What error is present?

Accepted Answer

'insure' should be 'ensure'

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'forms' should be 'form'

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'completed' should be 'complete'

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'submission' should be 'submition'

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a capitalization error?

Accepted Answer

Please contact the department Manager before Friday.

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The Director will attend the annual conference in March.

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She forwarded the email to Human Resources.

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The new policy takes effect on January 1.

Question 4

Identify the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

Accepted Answer

The clerk's desk was organized and clutter-free.

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The supervisor's approved all the leave requests.

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The employees files were stored in the cabinet.

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The companys policy requires a two-week notice.

Question 5

A proofreader reviews this sentence: 'The principle reason for the delay was a lack of communication.' What correction is needed?

Accepted Answer

Change 'principle' to 'principal'

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Change 'delay' to 'delayed'

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Change 'lack' to 'lacking'

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No correction is needed

Question 6

Which sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error?

Accepted Answer

The list of applicants were reviewed by the hiring manager.

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The stack of reports was placed on the desk.

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Neither the clerk nor the assistants have finished the task.

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The committee has reached a unanimous decision.