Grammar and Proofreading Flashcards
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe?
Answer: The supervisor's desk is organized.
For a singular possessive, add apostrophe + s: 'supervisor's' is correct for one supervisor's desk.
Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The typist must ensure ___ work is accurate'?
Answer: their
'Their' is the possessive pronoun indicating that the work belongs to the typist, making it the correct choice here.
What type of sentence error occurs when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma?
Answer: Comma splice
A comma splice joins two independent clauses with only a comma, which is grammatically incorrect; a semicolon or coordinating conjunction is needed.
In proofreading, the symbol that means 'delete this text' is:
Answer: A delete mark (a line through text, often with a loop)
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.
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
Answer: She likes typing, filing, and organizing.
Parallel structure requires that all items in a series use the same grammatical form; 'typing, filing, and organizing' consistently uses gerunds.
Which of the following is correctly hyphenated?
Answer: well-known employee
Compound modifiers used before a noun are hyphenated: 'well-known employee' is correct because the modifier precedes the noun.