Proofreading Quiz 1 (Sharks) *

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Correct the errors below. No line has more than one error and some lines are correct. Do not make unnecessary changes or change the punctuation. Put all answers... see morein the answer box.

Instructions:
Extra Word: Enter an 'X', then type the extra word.
Wrong Word: Enter the wrong word, then type the correct word.
Missing Word: Enter the word before the missing word, then type the missing word.
No Error: Enter 'no error' in the answer box.

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2. Always keeps a look-out for sharks. The guards will

The correct answer is "keeps keep" because the subject "always" implies that the action of keeping a look-out for sharks is continuous and ongoing. Therefore, the verb "keep" needs to be in the present tense to match with the subject.

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6. Of course, there are sharks which attacks people.

This answer is correct because it correctly identifies the subject-verb agreement in the sentence. The subject "sharks" is plural, so the verb "attack" should also be in the plural form "attacks."

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This answer is correct because it correctly identifies the subject-verb agreement in the sentence. The subject "sharks" is plural, so the verb "attack" should also be in the plural form "attacks."

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9. For their meats and fins.

The given correct answer "meats meat" suggests that the word "meats" is a plural form of the word "meat". It implies that the sentence is referring to multiple types or portions of meat. The repetition of the word "meat" emphasizes this point.

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14. Animals are animals who mainly eat meat.) They attack

The correct answer is "who which" because it is referring to animals, which is a plural noun. "Who" is used to refer to people or animals with human-like qualities, while "which" is used to refer to animals or things. In this case, "who" is more appropriate because it suggests that animals have the ability to attack.

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16. Kong last year. Two swimmers died and three are

The correct answer is "are were" because it correctly completes the sentence "Two swimmers died and three are __________." The phrase "are were" is the correct verb form to use in this context because it indicates that three swimmers were in a certain state or condition at a specific past time (last year). The verb "were" is the past tense form of "are," which is used to describe a state or condition of something or someone.

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17. Attack man.

The given sentence "attack man" is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. The phrase "attack man" could be interpreted as a command or an instruction to attack a man. However, without any further context or information, it is difficult to determine the intended meaning of the sentence. Therefore, the sentence is considered to be error-free.

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19. These shearks are usually carnivorous. (Carnivorous

The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. It states that "These sharks are usually carnivorous," which means that sharks typically eat meat.

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The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. It states that "These sharks are usually carnivorous," which means that sharks typically eat meat.

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