Proofreading Quiz

According to the article, why is it important to proofread your writing?

• To check for spelling mistakes only

• To make your writing look longer

• To ensure your writing accurately reflects your thoughts

• To impress your friends with your grammar skills

What is the main reason for the obsession over typos, misspellings, and grammar slips?

• To avoid being judged negatively

• To impress employers and professors

• To show off your intelligence

• To make the writing process more difficult

Why is it impossible to accurately proofread your own writing?

• Your mental image of the writing is perfect

• You lack the necessary skills

• You are too busy to focus on proofreading

• You are too critical of your own work

What is the first proofreading tip mentioned in the article?

• Increase the size of the text on the screen

• Print out your work as a hard copy

• Partner up with someone to proofread

• Use a text-to-speech program

What is the purpose of using a reading ruler or folded piece of paper when proofreading a hard copy?

• To force you to see what's on the page rather than what you hear in your mind

• To create a visual distraction from the writing

• To highlight important sections of the text

• To make the text easier to read

What is the advantage of proofreading a hard copy of a text over proofreading on a screen?

• It is more enjoyable

• It uses fewer mental resources

• It is less efficient

• It is easier and more accurate

What is the main function of Grammarly as mentioned in the article?

• To provide free browser extensions

• To teach grammar and style

• To check spelling and grammar in code

• To offer a simple click away for corrections

What is the drawback of using Grammarly as mentioned in the article?

• It is not effective for proofreading hard copies

• It is not integrated into many platforms

• It does not offer explanations for errors

• It is expensive

What is the purpose of changing the font when proofreading on a screen?

• To make the text more visually appealing

• To create new glyphs and erode the original mental image

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text easier to read

Why is it important to read your work slowly and out loud when proofreading?

• To avoid mental prediction and mapping

• To speed up the proofreading process

• To focus on each individual word

• To make the process more enjoyable