Proofreading Practice #3

Front

What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use for 'theirselves'?

Back

The correct reflexive pronoun is 'themselves'.

Front

How can you rearrange the sentence 'Quickly I headed for the kitchen' for better clarity?

Back

You can rearrange it to 'I headed quickly to the kitchen.'

Front

What punctuation is needed after the phrase 'I love to read about animals'?

Back

A comma is needed after 'animals'.

Front

What is the correct capitalization for the word 'let's' in the quote 'let's all go get pizza'?

Back

The correct capitalization is 'Let's'.

Front

How should the possessive form of 'Natalie' be written?

Back

It should be written as 'Natalie's'.

Front

What is the purpose of proofreading in writing?

Back

The purpose of proofreading is to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Front

What is a common error when using reflexive pronouns?

Back

A common error is using 'theirselves' instead of 'themselves'.

Front

Why is it important to use commas correctly in sentences?

Back

Correct use of commas helps clarify meaning and separate ideas.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a direct quote?

Back

The first word in a direct quote should be capitalized if it begins a complete sentence.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.