Proofreading & Editing Proofreading Assessment 2

Question 1

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running through the park, the dog chased the squirrel.

Answer

In the first sentence, 'Running through the park' modifies 'the dog,' but the dog isn't the one running — Sarah is, making it a dangling modifier.

Question 2

Identify the error in this sentence: 'The committee have reached their decision.'

Accepted Answer

No error — collective nouns take plural verbs in American English

Answer

In American English, collective nouns like 'committee' typically take singular verbs ('has'), but this is a style preference, not a hard error in all dialects.

Question 3

Which word is misspelled?

Accepted Answer

Supercede

Answer

'Supersede' is the correct spelling — it comes from the Latin 'supersedere,' not 'supercede.'

Question 4

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

He finished early; however, he stayed to help.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses, and conjunctive adverbs like 'however' are preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

Accepted Answer

He wanted to quickly finish the report.

Answer

A split infinitive occurs when an adverb is placed between 'to' and the verb, as in 'to quickly finish.'

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Proofreading & Editing Proofreading Assessment 2