Proofreading - CCSS W.8.5, L.8.1, L.8.2, L.8.3

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1. Accuracy in EAP Proofreading.
Click Image to Enlarge		These proofreading exercises cover prepositions, ergative verbs, word order, nouns, spelling, punctuation and more.  SEE MORE
2. Correct Errors.
Click Image to Enlarge		Correct errors in everyday use. SEE MORE
3. Frequently Confused Words.
Click Image to Enlarge		Fix the word that is used incorrectly in the sentences given. SEE MORE
4. Proofreading and Fact-Checking.
Click Image to Enlarge		This archived New York Times article lets you attempt to find errors in five different article excerpts. The answers are available in the included PDF.  SEE MORE
5. Proofreading Game.
Click Image to Enlarge		[Quia] Read sentences for errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and usage. SEE MORE
6. Proofreading Quiz.
Click Image to Enlarge		Proofread the sentences in this quiz by identifying any missing words or other errors.  SEE MORE
7. Redundant Words or Phrases.
Click Image to Enlarge		Select the word or phrase that is redundant and can be removed without changing the meaning of the text. SEE MORE
8. Revisions.
Click Image to Enlarge		Read texts from student essays and suggest appropriate revisions. SEE MORE
9. Test Yourself.
Click Image to Enlarge		Challenge yourself to take these language quizzes. They're just for fun but you'll test your knowledge of grammar and current usage, and we'll explain what we think are the right answers. There's a new one every two months, so check back here when you want to tackle the next one. SEE MORE
10. Writing Test #3.
Click Image to Enlarge		[37 question test - taken in 2003 by Texas students] Read passages and answer questions about what changes need to be made. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]  SEE MORE
11. Writing Test #2.
Click Image to Enlarge		[40 question test - taken in 2004 by Texas students] Read passages and answer questions about what changes need to be made. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] SEE MORE
12. Writing Test.
Click Image to Enlarge		[40 question test - taken in 2006 by Texas students] Read passages and answer questions about what changes need to be made. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] SEE MORE