Proofreading Warm Ups Flashcard

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What is the correct past tense of 'take'?

Back

took

Front

What punctuation is needed after 'Alba, my neighbor'?

Back

A comma is needed after 'Alba'.

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How should the title 'Loch Ness Monster' be formatted in a sentence?

Back

It should be capitalized as 'Loch Ness Monster'.

Front

What is the correct possessive form of 'Edgar Allan Poe'?

Back

Edgar Allan Poe's.

Front

How should decades be written in formal writing?

Back

Decades should be written without an apostrophe, e.g., '1900s'.

Front

What is the correct way to quote someone in a sentence?

Back

Use quotation marks and include punctuation inside the quotes.

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'frightening'?

Back

frightening.

Front

What is the correct abbreviation for the United States?

Back

U.S.

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a series?

Back

Use commas to separate items in a list.

Front

What is the correct way to write 'weather' in the context of climate?

Back

'Weather' refers to atmospheric conditions, while 'whether' is a conjunction.