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Proofreading Marks

Instructions:
  • Answer 15 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Space - A blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing






2. Insert apostrophe - To insert an apostrophe where the arrow points.






3. Spell out - Specify - explain in detail






4. Set in lowercase - To make a uppercase/big letter






5. Insert Comma - To insert a comma where the arrow points.






6. Let stand - To leave it alone.






7. Move left - To move a letter or word to the left.






8. Caret - A mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text






9. Transpose - Cause to change places






10. Close up/Bring together - To bring two letters together; to delete a space






11. Set in capitals - To make a whole word uppercase






12. Delete - To erase - wipe out - cut out






13. Move right - To move a letter or word to the right






14. Insert a period - To place a period






15. Begin a new paragraph - To tab the first sentence over - to make new paragraph