Senior Typist Exam Grammar and Proofreading 2

Question 1

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor's desk is organized.

Answer

For a singular possessive, add apostrophe + s: 'supervisor's' is correct for one supervisor's desk.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The typist must ensure ___ work is accurate'?

Accepted Answer

their

Answer

'Their' is the possessive pronoun indicating that the work belongs to the typist, making it the correct choice here.

Question 3

What type of sentence error occurs when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma?

Accepted Answer

Comma splice

Answer

A comma splice joins two independent clauses with only a comma, which is grammatically incorrect; a semicolon or coordinating conjunction is needed.

Question 4

In proofreading, the symbol that means 'delete this text' is:

Accepted Answer

A delete mark (a line through text, often with a loop)

Answer

The standard proofreading mark for deletion is a strikethrough line through the text, often ending with a small loop or tail, indicating the marked text should be removed.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

She likes typing, filing, and organizing.

Answer

Parallel structure requires that all items in a series use the same grammatical form; 'typing, filing, and organizing' consistently uses gerunds.

Senior Typist Exam Practice Test

Senior Typist Exam Practice Test

Senior Typist Exam Grammar and Proofreading 2