Proofreading Marks Test

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What does the proofreading mark '≡' indicate?

Back

Capitalize the letter.

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How do you correctly spell the political party associated with Abraham Lincoln?

Back

Republican.

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What does the proofreading mark that indicates to 'begin a new paragraph' look like?

Back

It is typically represented by a paragraph symbol (¶) or a similar mark.

Front

How should the phrase 'the quick brown fox jumps over' be completed in a sentence?

Back

the lazy dog.

Front

What does the proofreading mark that indicates to 'add quotation marks' look like?

Back

It is usually represented by a pair of angled or curved marks around the text.

Front

What is the purpose of proofreading marks?

Back

To provide clear instructions for editing and correcting written text.

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What is the meaning of the proofreading mark that indicates to 'delete'?

Back

It signifies that the marked text should be removed.

Front

What does the proofreading mark for 'insert' look like?

Back

It is often represented by a caret (^) or a similar symbol.

Front

What is the significance of using consistent proofreading marks?

Back

Consistency helps ensure clarity and understanding among editors and proofreaders.

Front

What does the proofreading mark that indicates 'change to lowercase' mean?

Back

It instructs the editor to change the marked letter to lowercase.