Proofreading & Grammar Drills Workbook

Proofreading & Grammar Drills Workbook

Author: Ashan R Hampton

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-27

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781716645648

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Put your proofreading skills to the test! If you are currently a proofreader, writer, or editor looking to exercise your eagle eyes, then the "Proofreading & Grammar Drills Workbook" is for you! In order to get the most out of this book, you need intermediate to advanced skills in writing, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Novices or people with no prior writing or editing experience might get a little frustrated working through the exercises, because no explanations for right or wrong answers are provided. This workbook only contains exercises and answers. So, be forewarned. Remember, proofreading takes a certain degree of skill and knowledge about the writing process, language usage, and standard English grammar rules to successfully find and correct errors. The "Proofreading & Grammar Drills Workbook" opens with passages of text that reflect everyday writing styles and topics before moving on to real-world business documents, such as memos, press releases, and meeting notes. The workbook concludes with three challenging grammar assessments ranging from beginner to advanced. Regardless of your experience level, these proofreading and grammar drills will challenge and improve your overall writing skills.


Find the Errors!

Find the Errors!

Author: Nancy Lobb

Publisher: Walch Publishing

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9780825137242

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No matter how much teachers may talk about the importance of solid writing skills, nothing beats giving students the opportunity to make their own edits. Find the Errors! is a light-hearted approach to this age-old challenge. 37 passages contain short, humorous anecdotes, letters, crossword puzzles and more. But each passage is also riddled with errors! Now it's up to your students to go into those passages and identify and annotate the mistakes. They'll work on spelling, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, and style. For middle school students, this is a very successful way to engage them, while giving them a palpable sense of accomplishment as they improve each passage. Extensive teacher support includes grammatical rules, answer keys, additional activities, and tests for easy assessment See also Find the Errors II


Find the Errors! II

Find the Errors! II

Author: Nancy Lobb

Publisher: Walch Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9780825143281

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Contains high-interest readings to capture students' interest. Targets problem areas such as verb tense shifts, pronoun/antecedent agreement, comma usage, and more. Provides pretests and posttests to assess progress. Expands learning with extension activities.


The Pocket Book of Proofreading

The Pocket Book of Proofreading

Author: William Critchley

Publisher: William Robert Critchley

Published: 2006-11

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0955143721

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This is a guide to freelance proofreading and copy-editing, with examples of proof correction marks and exercises with corrections supplied.


Correcting Paragraphs Grammar Practice Workbook

Correcting Paragraphs Grammar Practice Workbook

Author: Jenny Pearson

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-19

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9781941691441

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Improve grammar skills by proofreading paragraphs. Each paragraph consists of five grammar, punctuation, or spelling mistakes. Chapter 1 illustrates a variety of common mistakes with punctuation, grammar, spelling, and word confusion. Chapter 3 provides worked-out examples. Check your answers in the back of the book, where the corrected paragraph is given with the revisions highlighted.


The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need

The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need

Author: Susan Thurman

Publisher: Adams Media

Published: 2003-05-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1580628559

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Never stress over a comma, colon, or dash again! The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need is the ideal resource for everyone who wants to produce writing that is clear, concise, and grammatically excellent. Whether you're creating perfect professional documents, spectacular school papers, or effective personal letters, you'll find this handbook indispensable. From word choice to punctuation to organization, English teacher Susan Thurman guides you through getting your thoughts on paper with polish. Using dozens of examples, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides guidelines for: –Understanding the parts of speech and elements of a sentence –Avoiding the most common grammar and punctuation mistakes –Using correct punctuating in every sentence –Writing clearly and directly –Approaching writing projects, whether big or small Easy to follow and authoritative, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides all the necessary tools to make you successful with every type of written expression.


Daily Paragraph Editing, Grade 6 Teacher Edition

Daily Paragraph Editing, Grade 6 Teacher Edition

Author: Evan-Moor Corporation

Publisher: Daily Paragraph Editing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781557999603

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Daily Paragraph Editing, Grade 6+ covers grade-level skills in these areas: - capitalization - language usage - punctuation: apostrophes - punctuation: commas - punctuation: periods - punctuation: quotation marks - other types of punctuation - spelling Daily Paragraph Editing "extras" include: - a reproducible student language handbook that provides simple, clear rules and examples of their application to guide students in correct use of the mechanics, grammar, and spelling skills covered in the daily paragraphs. - a page of reproducible proofreading marks that models the standard markings used to correct and edit text. - an editing checklist to guide students in reviewing and revising their own writing or that of a peer. - an assessment rubric to guide teachers in conducting a holistic evaluation of student writing.


A Sentence a Day

A Sentence a Day

Author: Samantha Prust

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-09-03

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1000491412

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Many teachers have adopted the daily proofreading exercises published by large companies as a way to help students practice finding and correcting errors. Sadly, many students have fallen asleep over these same exercises. Ordinary daily proofreading exercises try to do too much—i.e., force-feed facts and information as they also try to teach writing. A Sentence a Day takes a different approach. It focuses on short, playful, interesting sentences with a sense of humor. Students receive proofreading practice in daily doses that don't overwhelm. Each exercise should take only a few minutes of class time, allowing for frequent, consistent reinforcement and practice of serious writing skills. Each page of the book shows an incorrect sentence, a sample correction, and notes for the teacher. Grades 6-9


McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage, 2nd Edition

McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage, 2nd Edition

Author: Mark Lester

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2012-09-14

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 0071799915

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Who or Whom? / Its or It’s / Lie or Lay? Can't remember those grueling grammar lessons from junior high? Troubled that your professional writing lacks polish? Stop worrying! You've just picked up the painless prescription for proper English! Acclaimed grammarians Mark Lester and Larry Beason know that English teachers aren't the only ones who expect careful and correct language choices. Precision in language can be the deciding factor when it comes to getting a job or winning a promotion. The McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage gives you bottom-line definitions, tips, and simple rules that summarize the essentials you need to know. This second edition includes a chapter dedicated to grammar and its usage in digital communication, including texting, e-mail, social media, and new technology, so you can communicate correctly in any format. Whether your skills need drastic improvement or a quick brush-up, The McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage will get your grammar back on the right track with: Straightforward explanations of common mistakes and why they happen Hundreds of correct and incorrect sentence examples, with errors clearly marked Quick tips for fixing your most stubborn grammatical mishaps Catchy memory aids for writing correctly the first time