Question 1

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Unlike one-time life changes, chronic stress is ongoing. Like a long-term illness an unpleasant job or financial problems .

Accepted Answer

A)   changes, chronic
B)   is
C)   Like a long-term illness an unpleasant job or financial problems C

Question 2

In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

Accepted Answer

A)   Every one of my sisters get a manicure at least once a month.
B)   Every student should do his or her homework every night.
C)   Each passenger receives a complimentary soda, a bag of peanuts, and a mint. A

Question 3

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Examples might include whether or not to commit to a relationship or which of two job offers to except .

Accepted Answer

A)   whether
B)   relationship or
C)   except C

Question 4

In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

Accepted Answer

A)   You are older than she.
B)   I have finish writing my paper.
C)   Both are good soccer players, but Benito has faster footwork.

Question 5

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. These are single events that alter the way we live. A life change can be positive, like getting marry , or negative, like the death of a close friend or family member.

Accepted Answer

A)   alter
B)   can be
C)   marry

Question 6

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. A third kind of stress is cause by conflict. Being forced to choose between two things can be very stressful, even if the two things are good.

Accepted Answer

A)   cause
B)   forced
C)   two

Question 7

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. How can we avoid these sources of stress, we can't.

Accepted Answer

A)   How can we
B)   these
C)   stress, we

Question 8

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?

Accepted Answer

A)   She is rich, beautiful, and has talent.
B)   Neither the cats nor the dog has eaten breakfast.
C)   My sisters and brothers-in-law met me at the airport.

Question 9

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Because wolves are highly intelligent, social, and loving as parents. They are good to adopt as a personal fetish if you feel you share these qualities.

Accepted Answer

A)   wolves
B)   parents. They
C)   fetish if

Question 10

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Likewise, someone facing a big decision or a family problem might seek the help of their wolf fetish.

Accepted Answer

A)   decision or
B)   might seek
C)   their

Question 11

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Each of the directions are associated with special forces and a guardian animal .

Accepted Answer

A)   are
B)   forces and
C)   animal

Question 12

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?

Accepted Answer

A)   Although the firefighters arrived within five minutes.
B)   My car broke down; consequently, I was late for work.
C)   The college has posted the necessary forms on its website.

Question 13

In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

Accepted Answer

A)   You're going to regret this decision.
B)   A debit card differs significantly from a credit card.
C)   Jose plays soccer really good.

Question 14

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. With chronic stress, the body doesn't get a sudden physical and emotional jolt, instead , the stress is slow and grinding .

Accepted Answer

A)   doesn't
B)   jolt, instead
C)   slow and grinding

Question 15

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?

Accepted Answer

A)   The heels of some ladies' shoes are dangerously high.
B)   One of her students has Tourette's syndrome.
C)   You look like you seen a ghost.

Question 16

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?

Accepted Answer

A)   She has forgotten to turn off the lights again.
B)   We players want to buy a gift for our coach.
C)   Your not going to believe this story.

Question 17

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. The Zunis still hold fetishes sacred in their religion and continues to carve them .

Accepted Answer

A)   their
B)   continues
C)   them

Question 18

In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

Accepted Answer

A)   People that talk loudly on cell phones are being rude.
B)   Today's weather will be unusually chilly.
C)   Our team has its first practice on Monday afternoon.

Question 19

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Either way, we experience stress physically and in an emotional sense . A second type is chronic stress.

Accepted Answer

A)   experience
B)   in an emotional sense
C)   type is

Question 20

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?

Accepted Answer

A)   People who walk regularly are usually healthier than people who don't.
B)   There is a strong attraction between John and I.
C)   Facebook is one of the most popular Internet destinations.

Exam 39: Putting Your Proofreading Skills to Work

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Unlike one-time life changes, chronic stress is ongoing. Like a long-term illness an unpleasant job or financial problems .

In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Examples might include whether or not to commit to a relationship or which of two job offers to except .

In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. These are single events that alter the way we live. A life change can be positive, like getting marry , or negative, like the death of a close friend or family member.

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. A third kind of stress is cause by conflict. Being forced to choose between two things can be very stressful, even if the two things are good.

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. How can we avoid these sources of stress, we can't.

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Because wolves are highly intelligent, social, and loving as parents. They are good to adopt as a personal fetish if you feel you share these qualities.

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Likewise, someone facing a big decision or a family problem might seek the help of their wolf fetish.

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Each of the directions are associated with special forces and a guardian animal .

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?

In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. With chronic stress, the body doesn't get a sudden physical and emotional jolt, instead , the stress is slow and grinding .

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. The Zunis still hold fetishes sacred in their religion and continues to carve them .

In each set of sentences below, select the letter of the sentence that includes an error. Which sentence includes an error?

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each item, select the underlined part that contains an error. Either way, we experience stress physically and in an emotional sense . A second type is chronic stress.

In each set below, one sentence in the set contains an error. Select the letter of the sentence that contains an error. Which sentence contains an error?