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FREE Basic Proofreading Question and Answers
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What does the 'proof' in 'proofreader' refer to?
an early printed copy
the set of proofreader symbols
the process of reading a text to find errors
a spelling or grammar error
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What is the process of reading a galley proof or electronic copy to ensure that it contains no reproduction errors called?
Proofreading
Line Editing
Editing
Peer Editing
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How were proofreaders able to mark up physical copies before digital publishing?
They would use a printing press
They would type out multiple copies
They would arrange letter tiles onto large plates.
They would use a pencil and paper
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What does proofreading involve?
Correcting any errors that might have slipped past before publication
Checking the document for grammar errors
Reworking sentences and sections so the entire document flows cohesively
Editing the document to ensure the ideas and arguments are effective
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What is the benefit of peer editing?
It helps students learn to be more critical.
It helps students learn about other writers.
It helps students learn about themselves as writers.
It helps students learn about the craft of writing.
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Who proofreads a manuscript after it has been corrected by a copy or line editor?
the writer
a proofreader
the editor
a copy editor
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Who is responsible for catching any errors in a proof of a text?
The proofreader
The line editor
The copy editor
The author
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