CLERICAL Proofreading Flashcards
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Which of the following sentences contains a spelling error?
Answer: The new proceedure requires all forms to be submitted electronically.
"Proceedure" is a misspelling; the correct spelling is "procedure."
In the sentence 'The office recieved twelve applications for the clerical position,' what error is present?
Answer: A misspelled word
"Recieved" violates the i-before-e rule and should be spelled "received."
Which revision correctly fixes this sentence? 'Each of the employees need to submit their timesheets by Friday.'
Answer: Each of the employees needs to submit his or her timesheet by Friday.
"Each" is singular and requires "needs" and the singular pronoun "his or her" with "timesheet."
A proofreader finds the phrase 'the affect of the new policy' in a memo. What correction should be made?
Answer: Change "affect" to "effect"
As a noun meaning result or impact, the correct word is "effect," not "affect."
Which of the following contains a punctuation error?
Answer: The department's policy states: employees must badge in daily.
After a colon introducing a complete sentence in formal writing, the first word should be capitalized, but more critically the sentence lacks proper quotation or formatting to set off the rule.
While proofreading a form letter, you notice the sentence: 'We look forward to recieve your completed application.' What should be corrected?
Answer: Change "recieve" to "receive"
"Recieve" is misspelled; the correct form following the i-before-e rule is "receive."