Proofreading & Editing Copy Editing 2

Question 1

What is a 'widow' in publishing?

Accepted Answer

A single line of text at the top of a new page isolated from its paragraph

Answer

A widow is a single line of text that appears at the top of a new page, separated from the rest of its paragraph on the previous page.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The new policy will ___ all previous guidelines'?

Accepted Answer

supersede

Answer

'Supersede' is the only correct spelling — it derives from the Latin 'supersedere' and does not follow the '-cede' pattern.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'track changes' feature in digital editing?

Accepted Answer

To record edits so authors can review, accept, or reject each change

Answer

Track Changes shows every insertion, deletion, and comment so authors can see what was changed and decide whether to accept each edit.

Question 4

In copy editing, what does it mean to 'read for sense'?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing content to ensure it is logical, clear, and makes sense to the reader

Answer

Reading for sense means evaluating whether the text communicates its intended meaning clearly and logically, beyond just surface-level correctness.

Question 5

Which is the correct use of 'that' vs. 'which'?

Accepted Answer

The report that I edited was submitted on time.

Answer

'That' introduces a restrictive clause (essential to meaning) without commas; 'which' introduces a non-restrictive clause (additional info) with commas.

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Proofreading & Editing Copy Editing 2