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Document Processing Proofreading Assignment1

The document contains 20 sentences with possible errors. A student is tasked with examining each sentence for errors, rewriting corrected sentences, and noting sentences with no errors. The majority of the sentences contain subject-verb agreement errors, spelling errors, or incorrect word choices.

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Document Processing Proofreading Assignment1

The document contains 20 sentences with possible errors. A student is tasked with examining each sentence for errors, rewriting corrected sentences, and noting sentences with no errors. The majority of the sentences contain subject-verb agreement errors, spelling errors, or incorrect word choices.

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Proofreading Exercise

Examine each of the sentences below for errors. If you find an error highlight it, then rewrite
the sentence correctly below it. Some sentences may contain no errors. If a sentence has no
errors type none on the line below the sentence.
1. Jackie’s favorite pocket knife had a stainless steal blade.
1. Jackie’s favorite pocket knife had a stainless steel blade.

2. During the Cold War, our greatest fear was the detonation of the nucular bomb.
2. During the Cold War, our greatest fear was the detonation of the nuclear bomb.

3. Acne/ is caused by clogged pours.


3.Acne is caused by clogged pores.

4. I dont know what is going on with the the stock market because its too complicated for me.
4.I don't know what is going on with the stock market because it's too complicated for me.

5. All of my friends think I have strange ideas about politics.


5.All of my friends think I have strange ideas about politics.

6. Timothy could not find his keys and did not know wear he could have put them.
6.Timothy could not find his keys and did not know where he could have put them.

7. I cant go to the birthday party tonight because i have a paper that is do tomorrow.
7.I can't go to the birthday party tonight because I have a paper that does tomorrow

8. U can get information on college scholarships from your guidance councilor.


8.U can get information on college scholarships from your guidance counselor.

9. I was sad that I missed mi friend’s birthday party because I really should of gone.
9.I was sad that I missed my friend’s birthday party because I really should have gone.

10. Julie in her weding dress was a site to behold.


10.Julie in her wedding dress was a site to behold

11. I think I have the flu, so I am going to see doctor jones.


11.I think I have the flu, so I am going to see doctor Jones.

12. Tina did good on her driving test.


12.Tina did well on her driving test.

13. Tiffany warned Robert, “If u keep texting while youre driving you will have an accident”.
13.Tiffany warned Robert, “If u keep texting while you're driving you will have an accident”.

14. The student’s all applauded when the New Coach was introduced.
14.The student’s all applauded when the New Coach was introduced.

15. My friends cars all get better gas mileage than mines.
15.
16. Montavious gave Faith a ring, but she wasnt sure she should except it.
16.Montavious gave Faith a ring, but she wasn't sure she should accept it.

17. For her spring garden, Emily knew her seeeds should be sew after easter.
17.For her spring garden, Emily knew her seeds should be sewn after easter.

18. walking to the store today, I past the Richardson’s house.


18.Walking to the store today, I passed Richardson’s house.

19. Jacob loves irish folk music.


19.Jacob loves Irish folk music.

20. In the race for student council prezident, I didnt win, in fact, I came in forth.
20.In the race for student council president, I didn't win I came in fourth.

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