Error Correction Symbols and Self-Editing Quiz

What is the main purpose of using error correction symbols in self-editing?

• To make writing longer

• To identify and correct errors

• To add more examples

• To change the topic

Which symbol is used to indicate a spelling error?

• n/p

• w/f

• sp

• #

What should students do after finding an error using the error correction symbols?

• Ignore the error

• Highlight and label the error

• Rewrite the whole paragraph

• Add more errors

Which sentence demonstrates a "wrong form" error?

• The PEP course is intensely, especially towards the end of the program.

• Many students study overseas.

• Societies deal with pollution.

• Adelaide is a quiet city.

Which sentence needs a plural word to be added, as indicated by the symbol "#"?

• There are many course to choose from at university.

• Many students study overseas.

• Societies deal with pollution.

• The PEP course is intense.

What does the symbol "lc" stand for in error correction?

• Lowercase

• Letter case

• Last case

• Lost case

Which sentence contains an error that should be corrected to lowercase?

• Children who do sedentary activities tend to be Overweight as adults.

• Many students study overseas.

• Societies deal with pollution.

• The PEP course is intense.

Which sentence needs an uppercase correction?

• Many australians are of ethnic origin.

• Many students study overseas.

• Societies deal with pollution.

• The PEP course is intense.

Which sentence contains a subject/verb agreement error?

• Societies which has a large population often deal with pollution issues.

• Many students study overseas.

• The PEP course is intense.

• Adelaide is a quiet city.

What does the symbol "^^^" indicate in academic writing correction?

• Something is missing

• Incorrect punctuation

• Incorrect word order

• Incorrect conjunction