Proofreading & Editing Grammar & Punctuation

Question 1

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Accepted Answer

She loves editing, and she is very good at it.

Answer

A comma is correctly placed before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses.

Question 2

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

She proofread the document she found several errors.

Answer

A run-on sentence incorrectly joins two independent clauses without proper punctuation or a conjunction.

Question 3

Which word is a conjunction in the sentence: 'He edited the report, but he missed a typo'?

Accepted Answer

but

Answer

'But' is a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses.

Question 4

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list?

Accepted Answer

Colon

Answer

A colon is used to introduce a list, quotation, or elaboration.

Question 5

What is the correct possessive form of 'children'?

Accepted Answer

children's

Answer

Since 'children' is an irregular plural that does not end in 's', you add apostrophe + s to show possession.

Proofreading & Editing Practice Test