Proofreading Skills Quiz By Mary Cicitta

“Doesn’t” is the correct contraction for “does not.” The sentence uses proper subject-verb agreement and punctuation to clearly express the idea.

Spelling and capitalization errors are corrected. Proper nouns are capitalized, and words are spelled correctly, ensuring clarity and professionalism in writing.

The corrected sentence fixes spelling errors and uses proper punctuation. The comma before “but” correctly separates two independent clauses, improving readability and grammatical accuracy.

The corrected sentence uses proper spelling for “dinner” and replaces “please” with “asked” to reflect reported speech accurately. It also maintains correct tense consistency using “would,” making the sentence grammatically complete and natural in indirect speech.

Proper nouns like “Orthodox Jewish” are capitalized. Spelling errors are corrected, and a comma improves sentence clarity. The structure becomes formal and grammatically accurate.

The redundant pronoun “it” is removed because “that we rented” already defines the subject. This avoids repetition and improves sentence clarity.

Spelling errors are corrected, and proper nouns are capitalized. The sentence uses correct punctuation and number formatting, improving clarity and professionalism.

“Well” is the correct adverb to modify “scored,” not “good.” The semicolon properly connects two independent clauses, and “moreover” adds emphasis, improving clarity and flow in formal writing.

The sentence adds “the” before “philosophy,” making it grammatically complete. It clearly expresses the concept and maintains proper article usage.

Commas correctly separate clauses, especially around “if so,” which is a parenthetical expression. The sentence maintains parallel structure and correct verb tense, making it clear and grammatically accurate without unnecessary repetition or missing punctuation.

The sentence uses commas and a semicolon correctly to separate balanced clauses. This structure improves readability and emphasizes contrast between youth and age while maintaining grammatical accuracy.

The corrected version fixes the spelling of “current” and replaces “wasn't any way” with “was no way,” which is more concise and grammatically standard in formal English.

The redundant “there” is removed, and capitalization is corrected. The sentence becomes concise and grammatically accurate without repetition.

“Each” is singular, so it requires “has” instead of “have.” The corrected sentence follows proper subject-verb agreement rules.

Proper nouns are capitalized, and numbers under ten are written in words in formal writing. The corrected sentence follows standard grammar conventions.