Proofreading Final ENG III

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What is verb consistency?

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Verb consistency refers to the use of the same tense throughout a sentence or passage to maintain clarity and coherence.

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Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Five years later, a young Frenchman, named Charles Darnay, ___ accused of being a traitor and a spy.'

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is

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What is the correct usage of 'who' vs 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Mr. Jarvis Lorry, the main character in Charles Dicken's novel a Tale of Two Cities, accompanies Lucie Manette to Paris because he ___ information about her father.', what is the correct verb form?

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had

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What is the purpose of proofreading?

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Proofreading is the process of reviewing a text to correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.

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Define the term 'subject-verb agreement'.

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is a common error in verb tense consistency?

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Switching between past and present tense within the same sentence or paragraph.

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Provide an example of a sentence with correct verb consistency.

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She walks to the store every Saturday.

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What is the role of punctuation in proofreading?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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What does it mean to 'edit' a text?

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Editing involves making changes to improve clarity, flow, and overall quality of the writing.