True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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Using
the spell checker helps you remove your spelling mistakes from your work.
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Proofreader’s marks are used to mark corrections in your work such as spelling
and punctuation errors.
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3.
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Correct posture at the keyboard means to sit up straight, but leaning on the table is
OK.
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Correct keyboarding technique means you can sit any way you feel
comfortable
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Correct finger technique means you should type with whichever fingers feel most
comfortable typing certain keys.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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Which
word fits best in this sentence?
You have
__________ writing skills. a. | pour | c. | pore | b. | poor | d. | none of these | | | | |
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Which
word fits best in this sentence?
__________ a
cover letter to send with your resume. a. | Right | c. | Write | b. | Rite | d. | any of
these | | | | |
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8.
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What
kind of proofreading error is in the follow sentence?
My first visit with one of my student’s parents was a peasant
experience.
a. | Capitalization | c. | Spelliong | b. | Punctuation | d. | Sentence structure | | | | |
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What
kind of error is in this sentence?
When visited My
Aunt Sarina's home I knocked on the front door and she greeted me.
a. | Capitalization | c. | Spelling | b. | Punctuation | d. | Sentence structure | | | | |
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10.
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What
kind of error is in the following sentence?
She smiled a toothless smile and pulled me into the living
room
a. | Capitalization | c. | Spelling | b. | Punctuation | d. | Sentence Structure | | | | |
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What
kind of error is in this sentence?
Instantly, my
stomach churned, as I watched the opposing team score.
a. | Capitalization | c. | Spelling | b. | Punctuation | d. | Sentence Structure | | | | |
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12.
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What
kind of error is in this sentence?
I did not want
to insult sarina, but I could not bring myself to drink from one of her glasses.
a. | Capitalization | c. | Spelling | b. | Punctuation | d. | Sentence structure | | | | |
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What
kind of error is in this sentence?
Opening the
front door and motioned for her to follow me.
a. | Capitalization | c. | Spelling | b. | Punctuation | d. | Sentence
structure | | | | |
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What
kind of error is in this sentence?
Flies and bugs everywhere.
a. | Capitalization | c. | Spelling | b. | Punctuation | d. | Sentence structure | | | | |
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15.
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Which
finger presses the backspace key? a. | right fourth finger | c. | right second finger | b. | right first
finger | d. | thumb | | | | |
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16.
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Which
finger presses the tab key? a. | left fourth finger | c. | right fourth finger | b. | left index
finger | d. | thumb | | | | |
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17.
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Which
finger presses the Caps Lock? a. | thumb | c. | right fourth finger | b. | left first
finger | d. | left fourth
finger | | | | |
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18.
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Which
finger presses the space bar? a. | left first finger | c. | thumb | b. | right first
finger | d. | right fourth
finger | | | | |
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Yes/No
Indicate whether you agree with the sentence or
statement.
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Capitalize all nouns.
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20.
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Capitalize the first word of every sentence and complete quotation.
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21.
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Is
this quotation correctly capitalized?
“It is . .
. fitting and proper,” Lincoln said, “that we . . . do this.”
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22.
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Capitalize all important words in a title.
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23.
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Capitalize all titles when followed by a name.
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24.
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Always capitalize titles like mother, father, or mister.
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25.
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You
do not have to capitalize the initial letters of your names.
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26.
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Names
of places do not have to be capitalized.
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27.
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Names
of countries should be capitalized.
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28.
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Geographic regions like “the south” should be capitalized.
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29.
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The
words “street”, “avenue”, and “company” sho0uld be capitalized when
used with a name that goes with it.
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30.
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Capitalize a noun proceding a figure (number).
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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31.
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Pressing the space bar with your ________________________ is correct keyboarding
technique.
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32.
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Learning correct touch-system technique is ________________________ than unlearning a
bad habit
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Matching
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a. | space
bar | e. | press | b. | close to your sides | f. | first finger | c. | thumb | g. | fourth
finger | d. | easier | h. | keys | | | | |
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33.
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Pressing the space bar with your ___________________ is correct touch-system
technique.
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