Proofreading marks

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What are proofreading marks?

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Proofreading marks are symbols used by proofreaders to indicate errors and suggest corrections in written text.

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

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The 'insert' mark typically looks like a caret (^) placed where the insertion should occur.

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What does the proofreading mark for 'delete' indicate?

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The 'delete' mark indicates that a word or phrase should be removed from the text.

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What is the purpose of using proofreading marks?

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The purpose of using proofreading marks is to provide clear instructions for editing and correcting written material.

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What does the proofreading mark for 'capitalize' mean?

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The 'capitalize' mark indicates that a letter should be changed to uppercase.

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What does the proofreading mark for 'add a period' look like?

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The 'add a period' mark is represented by a small circle placed at the end of a sentence.

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What does the proofreading mark for 'add a comma' indicate?

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The 'add a comma' mark indicates that a comma should be inserted at a specific point in the text.

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What does the proofreading mark for 'add an apostrophe' mean?

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The 'add an apostrophe' mark indicates that an apostrophe should be added to show possession or contraction.

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What does the proofreading mark for 'add quotation marks' indicate?

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The 'add quotation marks' mark indicates that quotation marks should be added around a specific phrase or sentence.

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How do you indicate a spelling error using proofreading marks?

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A spelling error is typically indicated by a wavy line underneath the misspelled word.