Proofreading Skills Quiz By Mary Cicitta

The given statement is a correct sentence as it is grammatically accurate and makes sense. It states that Sister Consilio was covered or wrapped in a black robe.

The given answer options correctly use punctuation to separate the two statements and indicate a contrast between the grandmother losing her sight and her hearing sharpening. The conjunction "but" and the transitional phrase "however" also convey this contrast effectively. The use of a period in the last option indicates that the two statements are separate but related.

This statement suggests that as we grow older, we gain a deeper understanding of the things we learned in our youth. In youth, we acquire knowledge and information through education and experiences. However, it is only with age and experience that we can truly comprehend and appreciate the significance and meaning of what we have learned. Age brings wisdom and a broader perspective, allowing us to connect the dots and see the bigger picture, leading to a deeper understanding of life and its complexities.

The sentence is written in correct English grammar. When using the pronoun "it" after a noun, it is redundant and unnecessary. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "The apartment that we rented needed repairs."

The explanation for the given correct answer is that karate is a form of martial arts that emphasizes self-defense techniques without the intention of causing harm or violence to others. It promotes discipline, self-control, and respect for oneself and others. The philosophy of nonviolence in karate teaches practitioners to use their skills only in situations where it is necessary to protect themselves or others, rather than as a means of aggression or harm.

In Orthodox Jewish funeral ceremonies, it is customary to use a simple linen vestment as a shroud.

The given answer is a repetition of the question itself. It restates the same sentence structure and words without providing any additional information or explanation.

The given sentence is grammatically incorrect as "curent" should be spelled as "current". The correct sentence should be "There was no way I could fight the current and live." This sentence implies that the speaker was unable to resist or oppose the force of the current and survive.

The sentence is a correction of the original statement, which contained several spelling and punctuation errors. The correct answer restates the corrected sentence, stating that the Board of Trustees promoted 13 faculty members and one librarian in other college matters.

The given statement indicates that the funding for New Jersey colleges and universities has been decreased in seven out of the last ten years. This implies that there has been a consistent trend of reduced financial support for these educational institutions over the past decade.

The correct answer is a grammatically correct and coherent sentence that accurately reflects the original statement. It maintains the same tense, capitalization, and punctuation as the original sentence. The answer also correctly uses the word "asked" instead of "please" to convey the request.

The given explanation correctly states that Alicia scored well on the SAT and had excellent grades in high school. The use of the semicolon and the transition word "moreover" effectively connects the two ideas, emphasizing Alicia's academic achievements. The correction of "good" to "well" is also appropriate as it is the correct adverb form to describe how Alicia scored on the SAT.

This is the correct answer because it accurately restates the given sentence without any errors or changes in meaning. It maintains the correct capitalization and punctuation as well.