Revising, Editing, and Proofreading Quiz

What is the primary focus of revising?

• Checking for spelling errors

• Editing for repetition and wordiness

• Adding or eliminating information

• Correcting grammar errors

What is the main goal of editing?

• Editing for repetition and wordiness

• Correcting grammar errors

• Adding new information

• Organizing the paper

What is the main goal of proofreading?

• Organizing the paper

• Correcting grammar errors

• Adding new information

• Polishing the final draft

What is jargon in the context of editing?

• Overused expressions or phrases

• Using too many words to express something

• Specialized language understood by a specific audience

• Repetition of the same idea

What is the purpose of taking breaks while working on a paper?

• To correct grammar errors

• To organize the paper

• To add new information

• To see the work through fresh and objective eyes

What is the main focus of revising a thesis-driven paper?

• Editing for repetition and wordiness

• Ensuring arguments support the thesis

• Adding new information

• Correcting grammar errors

What is the purpose of editing for sentence level issues?

• Editing for repetition and wordiness

• Organizing the paper

• Adding new information

• Ensuring verb tense consistency and subject-verb agreement

What is the main goal of revising a paper?

• Checking for spelling errors

• Adding or eliminating information

• Matching arguments with the thesis

• Correcting grammar errors

What is the purpose of editing for jargon and cliches?

• Using too many words to express something

• Avoiding overused expressions or phrases

• Eliminating repeated ideas

• Ensuring verb tense consistency and subject-verb agreement

What is the main focus of proofreading?

• Organizing the paper

• Polishing the final draft

• Correcting grammar errors

• Adding new information