Proofreading and Error Correction Techniques

Proofreading and Error Correction Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial guides viewers through a proofreading exercise. It begins with an introduction and instructions on how to participate. The instructor reads a paragraph aloud, prompting viewers to pause and make corrections. The video then provides detailed corrections, focusing on grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The instructor also demonstrates how to condense sentences for clarity. The session concludes with an invitation for feedback and encouragement to continue practicing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the video tutorial?

To improve public speaking

To teach cooking skills

To practice proofreading

To learn a new language

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are viewers instructed to do after the paragraph is read?

Pause the video and make corrections

Skip to the end of the video

Write their own paragraph

Share the video with friends

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first error identified in the paragraph?

Punctuation error

Spelling mistake

Wrong article usage

Incorrect verb tense

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word was corrected from 'putted' to 'put'?

Heard

Putted

Locked

Opened

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the spelling mistake in the word 'apartment'?

A missing vowel

An extra vowel

A missing consonant

An extra consonant

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What punctuation mark was added to the question 'Mom, what are you doing here'?

Question mark

Exclamation mark

Period

Comma

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the issue with the sentences involving 'she'?

They were in passive voice

They were missing verbs

They were redundant

They were too short

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