Super quiz

Subject PROOFREADING

Write the correct word to replace the error. (e.g., I congratulated them for the birth of their son. Answer: On.)

Freshman level

1. He is a inexperienced carpenter.

2. The cat drank it’s milk.

3. Everyone accept Tim answered correctly.

Graduate level

4. Her dress perfectly complimented the color of her eyes.

5. Everyone must bring their own materials.

6. The recession had a negative affect on sales.

Ph.D. level

7. The criminals have got their just desserts.

8. A “spoon full of sugar” is what Mary Poppins would proscribe.

9. The seagull soared overhead on stationery wings. ANSWERS: 1. An. 2. Its. 3. Except. 4. Complemented. 5. His or her. 6. Effect.

7. Deserts. 8. Prescribe. 9. Stationary. — North America Syndicate Inc.