U.S. English Proofreading-Chicago MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

Which of the following sentences contains an error in grammar or usage.

The media is apparently united in their efforts to slander the candidate.

There's no way our customer base has grown so much; the report is clearly flawed.

Petra, an alumna of Harvard, has always engaged in good-natured rivalry with her brothers, alumni of Yale.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: The media is apparently united in their efforts to slander the candidate.

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The Chicago Style is very specific with regards to proofreader's marks. Which of the following is the proofreader's mark to indicate when a proofreader should move something up?

the letters "eq" with the "#" symbol, circled

the letters "fr", circled

the letters "hr" with a "#", circled

a square bracket on the top of the text line

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: a square bracket on the top of the text line

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Read the following passage and select the line that contains an error in punctuation.

The main character's shift in attitude is apparent when she

says: "Hilda swore up and down that she would never again speak to

that awful man [her one-time lover.]" Indeed, that passage marks the

beginning of the end of the relationship between the long-time friends.

No error

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: that awful man [her one-time lover.]" Indeed, that passage marks the

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Which of the following is in proper author-date format?

(Miller 1988)

(Miller 131-135, 1988)

(Miller, 1988)

(Miller; 1988)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: (Miller 1988)

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Which of the following is the proofreader's mark to indicate that a certain passage is in the wrong font?

the letters "lc", circled

the letters "caps", circled

the letters "wf", circled

the letters "sc", circled

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: the letters "wf", circled

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Which of these following sentences contains an error in punctuation?

Records show that the documents were sent to the client at 275 Sumee Way NW, Mannatucka, MA 65508, on December 12, 1985, but that the client never signed them.

In stormed the students, the teachers, et. al., to stage a protest against the cafeteria food.

We were asked to bring only cold foods (e.g., potato salad, sandwich meats, fresh vegetables) to the pot-luck dinner.

Dramscher et al. (1964) noted that the female horned owl produced an average of two eggs per clutch.

No error

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: In stormed the students, the teachers, et. al., to stage a protest against the cafeteria food.

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Review the following examples of main headings for index entries. Which example does not follow best practice for creating main headings?

Nardo, Alison, 34

hibiscus, cultivation of, 269-72

yellow marigolds, 55

American Society for Horticultural Science, 72, 85, 101

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: yellow marigolds, 55

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Which of the following sentences is correct in terms of number usage, style, or consistency?

Dr. Hahn had to give up his yacht when he filed for Chapter 11 protection.

The bowlers, who were all in their forties, brought in scores that included two 289s and four 300s.

My 5-year-old daughter has already read ¾ of the encyclopedia.

Refer to pages 36-62 for information on activities for age groups 3 to five, 6-8, and 9 up to eleven.

a and b

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: a and b

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What size should the font typically be?

12

11

9

10

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: 12

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Which of the following is the proofreader's mark to indicate where an apostrophe or single quotation mark should be inserted?

one down arrow, with apostrophes in the corners

an up arrow with a comma in the corner of the up arrow

a circle with a period inside of it

the letters "set", circled, followed by a question mark

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: one down arrow, with apostrophes in the corners

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