Proofreading & Editing Proofreading Knowledge 3

Question 1

A document states: 'On March 15th, 2024, the company was founded in 2024.' What type of error is this?

Accepted Answer

Factual inconsistency

Answer

Repeating '2024' twice while also specifying a date creates redundancy and potential factual inconsistency that a proofreader should flag.

Question 2

Which style guide is most commonly used for academic writing in the social sciences in the US?

Accepted Answer

APA Publication Manual

Answer

The APA (American Psychological Association) Publication Manual is the standard style guide for social sciences, psychology, and related academic fields.

Question 3

When should a comma be placed before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses?

Accepted Answer

Only when both clauses have subjects and verbs

Answer

A comma is required before coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) when they join two complete independent clauses, each with its own subject and verb.

Question 4

The word 'affect' is most often used as which part of speech?

Accepted Answer

Verb

Answer

'Affect' is most commonly used as a verb meaning to influence or have an impact on something, while 'effect' is typically the noun.

Question 5

What is the term for an error where two complete sentences are joined only by a comma?

Accepted Answer

Comma splice

Answer

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by only a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Proofreading & Editing Proofreading Knowledge 3