Proofreading Marks

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What is the purpose of proofreading marks?

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Proofreading marks are symbols used to indicate corrections or changes needed in a written document.

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What does the proofreading mark '≡' signify?

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The mark '≡' signifies that a letter should be capitalized.

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What proofreading mark indicates to add a question mark?

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The proofreading mark indicates to add a question mark at the end of a sentence.

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What does the proofreading mark 'transpose' mean?

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The proofreading mark 'transpose' means to switch the order of two elements in a sentence.

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How do you indicate that a period should be added in proofreading?

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You add a period and circle it to indicate that a period should be inserted.

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What does the proofreading mark '−' represent?

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The mark '−' represents the instruction to delete a word or phrase.

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What is the proofreading mark for indenting a paragraph?

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The proofreading mark for indenting a paragraph is a small arrow pointing to the right.

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What does the proofreading mark 'add a comma' look like?

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The proofreading mark for adding a comma is a small caret (^) placed where the comma should be.

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What is the significance of using proofreading marks?

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Using proofreading marks helps editors and writers communicate necessary changes clearly and efficiently.

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What does the proofreading mark 'CL' mean?

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The mark 'CL' means to capitalize the letter.