Free Proofreading Knowledge Question and Answers

Question 1

Only editors are eligible for proofreader's marks; writers are not.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 2

How can you make desired updates to your manuscript in Word Track Changes?

Accepted Answer

Click "Accept Changes"

Answer

Delete the comment box

Answer

Ask your colleague

Answer

Rewrite revised changes

Question 3

When you have done drafting the document, what is the first step in the proofreading process?

Accepted Answer

Read it out loud

Answer

Print it out and send to client

Answer

Read each line carefully and make changes as necessary

Answer

None of the above

Question 4

How do you delete or add buttons like "reviewers, final, original, etc." under track changes?

Accepted Answer

Click Show and uncheck or check buttons

Answer

Search under File

Answer

Click Help and do a general search

Answer

None of the above

Question 5

Which tools are available to assist with proofreading?

Accepted Answer

Spell Check and Proofreader's Marks

Answer

Google

Answer

Spell Check

Answer

Proofreader's Marks

Question 6

How do you insert a new comment into track changes?

Accepted Answer

Click "New Comment" and write in the bubble

Answer

Send an email

Answer

Write the comment in parentheses after the period in a paragraph

Answer

None of the above

Question 7

True or False: Serif fonts should be used for document text (i.e., Times New Roman)

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False