Proofreading Marks and Techniques

This video tutorial introduces students to proofreading marks, explaining their importance in editing and copy editing. It covers various marks such as spelling, capitalization, quotation, apostrophe, and comma usage. Advanced techniques like reversing and deleting words are also discussed. The tutorial concludes with instructions on spacing and paragraphing, preparing students for a quiz and further activities.

What is the main objective of the first grammar unit?

• To write essays

• To learn new vocabulary

• To practice speaking skills

• To understand proofreading marks

What are editing, proofreading, and copy editing considered to be?

• Different processes

• Synonyms

• Unrelated tasks

• Advanced writing techniques

Why are standard proofreading marks important?

• They are only for teachers

• They make writing more creative

• They help in understanding corrections

• They are used in exams

How is a spelling error indicated in proofreading?

• Underline the word

• Cross out the word

• Circle the word and write 'SP'

• Highlight the word

What is the proofreading mark for capitalizing a letter?

• Put a slash through the letter

• Circle the letter

• Put three lines under the letter

• Highlight the letter

How do you indicate a lowercase letter in proofreading?

• Highlight the letter

• Put a slash through the letter

• Circle the letter

• Underline the letter

What symbol is used to add quotation marks in proofreading?

• Exclamation mark

• Upside-down caret

• Asterisk

• Question mark

How is an apostrophe added in proofreading?

• Using a comma

• Using a slash

• Using a dot

• Using an upside-down caret

What is the proofreading mark for adding a comma?

• Use an upside-down caret

• Put a slash through the comma

• Circle the comma

• Underline the comma

How do you indicate missing punctuation in proofreading?

• Circle the punctuation

• Underline the sentence

• Highlight the sentence

• Put a slash through the sentence