Proofreading ChallengeOnline version Practice proofreading essentials! by Sarah Smith 1 Check for complete sentences: Ensure every sentence has a subject and a verb. Avoid sentence fragments and run-on sentences. Which of the following sentences is correct? a "Although she was tired after work." b "She was tired after work, so she went to bed early." c "Because she was tired after work and went to bed early." d Although she was tired after work she ate dinner she went to bed after that." 2 Check subject-verb agreement: Ensure the subject and verb match in number (singular/plural). Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement? a "Each of the students have completed their homework." b "Each of the students has completed their homework." c "Each of the students were completing their homework." 3 Check verb tenses: Ensure consistent and correct use of verb tenses. Which sentence uses correct verb tense? a "By the time she arrived, the movie already starting." b "By the time she arrived, the movie had already started." c "By the time she arrived, the movie has already started." 4 Check spelling: Which word is spelled correctly? a "Accommodation" b "Acommodation" c "Accomodation" 5 Check punctuation: Ensure proper use of periods, commas, question marks, etc. Example: Incorrect: She said "I’m tired." Correct: She said, "I’m tired." a "Although it was raining we decided to go for a walk." b "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk." c "Although, it was raining we decided to go for a walk." 6 Check capitalization: Which sentence has correct capitalization? a "When visiting Luang prabang, don’t miss Kuang si waterfall, and consider booking a tour with green discovery Laos.". b "When visiting Luang Prabang, don’t miss Kuang Si Waterfall, and consider booking a tour with Green Discovery Laos." c "When visiting luang prabang, don’t miss Kuang Si waterfall, and consider booking a tour with green discovery laos." 7 Choose the best topic sentence: "First, the city is known for its stunning temples, such as Wat Xieng Thong. These temples feature decorations that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region. Second, Luang Prabang is famous for its natural beauty, including Kuang Si Waterfall. Finally, the night market offers a unique shopping experience, where you can find handmade crafts, textiles, and local food. Luang Prabang is a must-visit destination in Southeast Asia." a "Luang Prabang is a small city in Laos with a population of about 50,000 people." b "Luang Prabang is a popular tourist destination because of its temples, natural beauty, and vibrant night market." c "I visited Luang Prabang last year and had a wonderful time exploring the city." 8 Practice! How many errors can you find in this paragraph? "last weekend, i go to the beach with my friends. We swimmed in the ocean and builded a sandcastle. It was a fun day, but we forgot to bring sunscreen so we got sunburned." a 3 b 5 c 7
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