Free Printable Proofreader, Business, and MLA review

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Proofreader, Business, and MLA review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name

Class

Date

1.

When used as a proofreader's mark, the # symbol means to ____________________.

a)

add a number.

b)

add a space.

c)

add a number symbol.

d)

close up a space.

2.

When using proofreader's marks, which symbol means to move to the right?

a)

⊓

b)

⊏

c)

⊐

d)

∼

3.

When used as a proofreader's mark, what does this symbol mean?

a)

Spell Out

b)

Capitalize

c)

Delete

d)

Close up space

4.

When used as a proofreader's mark, what does this symbol mean?

a)

reverse

b)

delete

c)

insert a space

d)

lowercase

5.

When used as a proofreader's mark, what does this symbol mean?

a)

Capitalize

b)

Lowercase

c)

Delete

d)

Bold

6.

When used as a proofreader's mark, what does this symbol mean?

a)

Reverse

b)

Transpose

c)

Spelling Mistake

d)

Delete

7.

When used as a proofreader's mark, what does this symbol mean?

a)

Delete

b)

Insert

c)

Cut

d)

Capitalize

8.

When used as a proofreader's mark, what does this symbol mean?

a)

Capitalize

b)

Lowercase

c)

Paragraph

d)

Delete

9.

When proofreading and you see this, you would _______________.

a)

insert a apostrophe.

b)

insert a comma.

c)

leave it as it is.

d)

close up space.

10.

Choose the correctly written sentence.

a)

The Chicken is brown.

b)

The chicken is brown.

c)

The hicken is brown.

d)

The CHICKEN is brown.

11.

In the picture, how would you properly type the first line?

a)

The quick brown

b)

The brown quick

c)

the brown quick

d)

the quick brown

12.

In the picture, how would you properly type the second line?

a)

Fox jumps over

b)

Fox jummps over

c)

fox jumps over

d)

fox over

13.

In the picture, how would you properly type the third line?

a)

the lazy dog.

b)

the la zy dog.

c)

the lazy dog dog.

d)

the lazy.

14.

In the picture, how would you properly type the the line?

a)

I didnt feel

b)

I didn't feel

c)

I didnt, feel

d)

i did not feel

15.

Which is the correct symbol for inserting a period?

a)

b)

c)

d)

16.

When using proofreader's marks, which symbol means to move to the left?

a)

⊓

b)

⊏

c)

⊐

d)

∼

17.

What is the meaning of this proofreading mark?

a)

lowercase letter

b)

capitalize letter

c)

reverse

d)

begin a new paragraph

18.

How should this letter by typed?

a)

a

b)

A

c)

none of the above

19.

Choose the answer choice that uses the correct MLA formatted in-text citation.

a)

"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." (Orwell 1).

b)

"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen," (Orwell 1).

c)

"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen" (Orwell 1).

d)

"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen" (Orwell, 1).

20.

Choose the answer with the correct MLA formatted in-text citation..

a)

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . ." (Dickens, pg 47).

b)

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . ." (Dickens 47)

c)

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . ." (Dickens 47).

d)

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . ." (Dickens, 47).

21.

Which of the following has the correct MLA format heading?

a)

Susan Schmidt

Mrs. Fraser

English I

December 2018

b)

Susan Schmidt,

Fraser, English I - 4, December 18, 2018

c)

Susan Schmidt, Fraser,

English I - 4, 18 December 2018

d)

Susan Schmidt,

Mrs. Fraser,

English I - 4th

22.

Choose the answer with correct MLA formatted in-text citation.

a)

"Not all who wander are lost." (Tolkien 137)

b)

"Not all who wander are lost" (Tolkien 137).

c)

"Not all who wander are lost." (Tolkien 137).

d)

"Not all who wander are lost" (Tolkien, 137).

23.

Where should your MLA heading be located?

a)

Upper right hand corner

b)

Center top

c)

Upper left hand corner

d)

Left hand corner; on title line.

24.

Why should students use MLA Format?

a)

To avoid plagiarism

b)

Because teachers say they should

c)

To make a paper harder

d)

Students shouldn't use it

25.

What is the font size for most MLA documents?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

12

d)

14

26.

What is the title of the page where you give credit to authors whose work you used in a paper?

a)

Reference Page

b)

Works Cited

c)

Citations

d)

Sources

27.

The first page of an MLA document includes:

a)

Student name
Teacher Name
Date

b)

Student Name
Date

c)

Student Name
Title of paper
Date

d)

Student name
Teacher name
Course
Date

28.

How large should the margins be for each side of the document?

a)

1/4 inch

b)

1/2 inch

c)

1 inch

d)

2 inches

29.

Each paragraph should be indented by 1/2 inch. This can often be accomplished using which key?

a)

Space bar

b)

Tab

c)

Enter

d)

Shift

30.

MLA documents often include a header in which corner of the page?

a)

Left

b)

Right

31.

The header includes:

a)

Last name and page number

b)

Page number only

32.

What information should MLA in-text citations include when possible?

a)

Author's first name and page number

b)

Publication date and page number

c)

Author's last name and page number

d)

Author's first and last name

33.

What kind of spacing should an MLA formatted paper have?

a)

Single

b)

Double

c)

1.5

d)

Multiple

34.

How is the Works Cited page arranged?

a)

Alphabetically, by title of the work

b)

Alphabetically, by the author's first name

c)

Alphabetically, by the author's last name

d)

By publication year

35.

You do not need to include in-text citations when summarizing or paraphrasing information from an outside source.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What information do you include if there is no known author of a source?

a)

Publication date

b)

Title of the source

c)

Publisher name

d)

You do not need to cite this source

37.

How many sources are required in a Works Cited page?

a)

A minimum of 2

b)

At least 3

c)

As many as are used in the paper.

d)

A minimum of 4

38.

One purpose of a Works Cited page is to __________________.

a)

show readers from where your information came.

b)

to add length to a paper.

c)

to stress out students. :/

d)

to prove information in the paper is true.

39.

In MLA 8 format a work cited list

a)

follows immediately after the last paragraph of my essay.

b)

is on a separate page at the end of my essay.

40.

When citing a website, MLA requires the URL to be included.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Which author's name should come first on the works cited page:

a)

Greg Harper

b)

Jenny Douglas

c)

Decise Thomas

d)

Eric Hunter

42.

The reason a hanging indent is helpful is because

a)

It makes the Works Cited page attractive

b)

It improves a student's technology skills

c)

It makes the first word of each entry stand out

d)

It isn't helpful at all

43.

Hanging indent is when everything is indented except for

a)

the last line

b)

the second line

c)

the first line

d)

the last name

44.

Works Cited should be _________ at the top of the page.

a)

left aligned

b)

centered

c)

right aligned

45.

A Works Cited page is ________ spaced.

a)

single

b)

double

c)

triple

46.

According to the citation below, what page can the article be found on?

Jones, Beverly. "Hollywood Producer Linda Obst Expects Record Profits for Summer of 2002." Good Housekeeping,

16 Apr. 2004, p.10.

a)

16

b)

2002

c)

2003

d)

10

47.

Why is the works cited page in the image incorrect?

a)

The "Works Cited" heading is centered

b)

It is not alphabetized

c)

It includes too much information

48.

What is missing from this first Works Cited entry?

a)

Author

b)

Date

c)

URL

d)

Title

49.

What is missing from these Works Cited entries?

a)

Hanging indents

b)

Titles

c)

Authors

50.

Which citation is written in the correct order (Book)?

a)

Global Warming: Myth or Reality?: The Erring Ways of Climatology. Springer, 2005. Leroux, Marcel.

b)

Marcel Leroux. Global Warming: Myth or Reality?: The Erring Ways of Climatology. Springer, 2005.

c)

Leroux, Marcel. Global Warming: Myth or Reality?: The Erring Ways of Climatology. Springer, 2005.

d)

Leroux, Marcel. Springer, 2005. Global Warming: Myth or Reality?: The Erring Ways of Climatology.

51.

Julie Henderson

123 Main Street

Lenexa, KS 66222

is an example of what part of the business letter?

a)

Heading

b)

Signature Line

c)

Recipients Address

d)

Body

52.

Dear Mr. Zuck:
is an example of a...

a)

Subject Line

b)

Salutation

c)

Greeting

d)

Complimentary Closing

53.

Sincerely,
is an example of a...

a)

Closing Line

b)

Signature Line

c)

Complimentary Closing

d)

Complimentary Line

54.

Why are there 4 enters after the complimentary closing?

a)

To make room for the letterhead

b)

To make room for the body

c)

To make room for your signature

d)

To maker room for your address

55.

With block format, all new paragraphs are indented.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

56.

In business letters a salutation is generally followed by a comma or a colon.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

57.

An "Enclosure" note should appear below the typed name of the sender at the end of the letter.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

58.

The _____ sits between the salutation and signature.

a)

inside address

b)

return address

c)

body

d)

enclosure

59.

The recipient's mailing information is also called _____.

a)

inside address

b)

return address

c)

outside address

d)

sealed address

60.

Which of these are examples of business documents?

a)

Letters, memos, reports

b)

Group chats, pictures, posters

c)

Graphs

61.

What does it mean to “proof read” a document?

a)

Press print and hope for the best

b)

Read it over and look for mistakes before printing

c)

Print the document to prove you wrote it

d)

Save the document securely

62.

This is an example of a

a)

letter of apology

b)

letter of complaint

c)

essay

d)

article

63.

A letter of complaint must include:

a)

A title, subtitles, and recommendations

b)

A description of the problem, its consequences and actions to be taken.

c)

The company background and financial performance.

d)

Asking for an estimate of how much something will cost.

64.

Which of the following would be included in an adjustment letter?

a)

We understand how disappointing it can be when your expectations are not met.

b)

We agree that the usual high standards of our products were not met in this instance. Let us make it right by offering you a full refund and a new product.

c)

This was caused by an unexpected malfunction.

d)

We look forward to your continued custom and to serving you again.

65.

Which of the following would be included in an acknowledgement letter?

a)

I would like to apologise for the error made by our company.

b)

I regret to inform you that we cannot take responsibility for this occurrence.

c)

We assure you that this will not happen again.

d)

We have dispatched the new items.

e)

Thank you for your letter of 3 February.

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