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Boost your writing chops with our free, printable editing and proofreading worksheets! Grab tons of practice in going back over a piece of writing and fixing any errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. As hard as self-editing can be for children, our editing and proofreading worksheets pdf make it easy for them to edit with a compilation of exercises, which include identifying and matching proofreading marks, correcting errors in paragraphs, and fixing mistakes in informal letters, to name a few. Get ready to watch the young editors in action!

These worksheets are ideal for children in grade 2 through grade 8.

Matching Proofreading Marks to Their Meanings

Editing is as crucial to writing as writing itself. Give 2nd grade and 3rd grade kids a warm welcome to proofreading with our worksheets on matching proofreading symbols to their meanings.

Matching Proofreading Marks to Their Meanings

Editing Paragraphs

When we edit and proofread, our writing becomes refined. Learners in grade 2 and grade 3 read the paragraphs, focus on the errors, and answer the editing and proofreading questions here.

Editing Paragraphs

Identifying Errors in Sentences & Writing the Number of Errors

Capitalize the first word in a sentence. Use a period at the end of a sentence. Let grade 4 and grade 5 kids stick to such rules as they use proofreading marks to indicate errors and write the number of errors for each type.

Identifying Errors in Sentences and Writing the Number of Errors

Rewriting Sentences Correctly

Funnel your energy into these editing and proofreading worksheets for 4th grade and 5th grade, where you correct the errors in capitalization, grammar, punctuation, and spelling and rewrite each sentence.

Rewriting Sentences Correctly

Correcting Errors in Informal Letters

Instruct grade 6 and grade 7 kids to rewrite the informal letters in these editing and proofreading worksheets pdf. Let them keep an eye out for errors, making corrections as they go.

Correcting Errors in Informal Letters

Rewriting Newspaper Articles by Correcting the Errors

Watch 6th grade and 7th grade kids read and re-read short articles, correcting mistakes in spelling, capitalization, and grammar in these printable worksheets on editing and proofreading.

Rewriting Newspaper Articles by Correcting the Errors

Correcting Sentences with Misplaced Modifiers

Everyday English abounds in sentences where modifiers are not placed beside the word/phrase concerned. These worksheets will ensure 8th grade learners will make no longer make such errors.

Correcting Sentences with Misplaced Modifiers

Correcting Sentences with Dangling Modifiers

Stop running into the dangling modifier dilemma once and for all! Let accuracy and perfection shine through grade 8 children's writing, as these exercises keep the young writers well-guided at all times.

Correcting Sentences with Dangling Modifiers

Editing Run-on Sentences

The task in this printable set is for children to make sense of the run-on sentences by using coordinating conjunctions, commas, semicolons, and periods as they see fit.

Editing Run-on Sentences

Indicating Types of Errors in Passages

In these editing and proofreading worksheets pdf, learners are expected to not only identify the errors in short passages, but also use a checklist to indicate the kinds of errors.

Indicating Types of Errors in Passages

Underlining Error-free Sentences

How keen of an eye do you have to spot errors? Observe each set of three sentences in these printable editing and proofreading worksheets, and hone in on the one free from errors.

Underlining Error-free Sentences

Correcting Misspelled Words in Sentences

Flex your spelling chops in this pdf set featuring sentences with misspelled words. First, identify the word that is spelled wrong, underline it, and then write the correct spelling.

Correcting Misspelled Words in Sentences

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A vital skill for young writers is to be able to revise and edit their writing. Recognizing an error in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and word usage takes some practice. The worksheets listed below give your student this important practice. You may use them for free in your classroom or at home. To read more about them or to download a printable PDF, simply click on the title. Check out all of our writing worksheets !

Make the Spelling Corrections

Make the Spelling Corrections

Encourage your students to look for spelling corrections with this “Correcting, Proofing, and Editing” worksheet.

Correct It!

Correct It!

Use this “Correcting, Proofing, and Editing” activity to teach your students the importance of proofreading by correcting spelling mistakes.

Correct the Paragraph

Correct the Paragraph

Have your students proofread and correct paragraphs with this helpful editing worksheet.

Correct the Spelling

Correct the Spelling

Teaching your students to correct spelling is made easier with this helpful, printable writing activity.

Correcting Mistakes: Rewrite the Sentences

Correcting Mistakes: Rewrite the Sentences

Encourage your students to check for sentence mistakes with this “Rewrite the Sentences” classroom activity.

Spot It: Unnecessary Words

Spot It: Unnecessary Words

Practice identifying unnecessary words with this printable worksheet on editing and proofing. Students will be asked to read through a series of sentences and circle the ones that contain unnecessary words. This activity is great for use both at home and in the classroom.

Spot It! Faulty Coordination

Spot It! Faulty Coordination

Help your students with their reading and writing skills by using this printable activity in class. With this worksheet on editing and proofing, students will be asked to read through ten sentences and identify the ones that contain faulty coordination. Ideal for 5th – 8th grade, but can be used where appropriate.

Correcting Mistakes in Sentences

Correcting Mistakes in Sentences

Use these printable learning materials to teach your students how to correct sentence mistakes.

Editing and Proofing a Paragraph

Editing and Proofing a Paragraph

Your students will further their editing and proofing skills by correcting a paragraph in this printable classroom worksheet.

Find the Misplaced Modifiers

Find the Misplaced Modifiers

See if you can identify the other misplaced modifiers in this printable grammar worksheet. This grammar activity for middle school students is great for improving reading and writing skills. While it is ideal for 7th – 9th grade, it can be used where needed. This misplaced modifiers activity is perfect for both parents and teachers to use in the classroom or at home.

Spelling: What’s Wrong, and What’s Right?

Spelling: What’s Wrong, and What’s Right?

Your students will learn the difference between right and wrong in spelling with this “Proofing and Editing” worksheet.

Spot it! Which Are Grammatically Correct?

Spot it! Which Are Grammatically Correct?

With this printable worksheet on editing and proofing, students will be asked to circle the number of the sentence that is grammatically correct. Ideal for 6th – 12th grade students, but can be used where needed.

Correct Spelling: Right or Wrong

Correct Spelling: Right or Wrong

In this “Right or Wrong” classroom activity, your students will correct spelling mistakes while proofreading the sentences on this worksheet.

Find It! Faulty Parallel Construction

Find It! Faulty Parallel Construction

Practice recognizing faulty parallel construction by completing this printable worksheet. This activity focuses on refining editing and proofing skills. It is ideal for high school students, but can be used where appropriate. Because it is made easy to print, this worksheet is great for use both at home and in the classroom by parents, teachers, or students. Click the link below to download and print the worksheet to get started.

Paragraph: Proofing and Editing

Paragraph: Proofing and Editing

Use this “Printable Writing Worksheet” to help get in the routine of proofing and editing.

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Who doesn't like to write pieces with sentences super clear, ideas fantastically organized, and most importantly, vocabulary and grammar uncompromisingly immaculate? In order for this to happen, it's inevitable that students have a good grasp of the editing and proofreading process, which is what we seek to facilitatein this set of pdf worksheets ideal for grade 2 through grade 8. Let the young ones step in and take the helms, while learning how to edit and proofread their works. This is set to change your writing big time! Start off your practice with our free worksheets!

Correcting the Spelling

Correcting the Spelling

Lauren Leto once said, "If you can spell "Nietzsche" without Google, you deserve a cookie." Even the best writers are vulnerable to spelling errors. In this printable worksheet, kids color the correctly-spelled words.

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Proofreading a Paragraph on T-Rex

Proofreading a Paragraph on T-Rex

The pleasure of proofreading is when you have a relatively long text, and nearly every sentence has something waiting to be corrected in it. Let 4th grade kids spot and correct errors in this passage about T-Rex.

Proofreading Marks | Basic Chart

Proofreading Marks | Basic Chart

This chart is engaging mainly thanks to the instant help it gives the aspiring writers in the class, in the form of common proofreading marks. They learn each mark coupled with its meaning.

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Proofreading Marks | Advanced Chart

Proofreading Marks | Advanced Chart

Familiarize young proofreaders with these symbols and abbreviations and encourage them to use these marks to correct spelling mistakes, improve punctuation, and enhance the readability.

Spelling it Correctly

Spelling it Correctly

Little drops of water make the mighty ocean. It's often the tiniest detail that makes the biggest difference to your writing. Here, 2nd grade and 3rd grade children read each word carefully, and correct the mistake in its spelling.

How many mistakes are there?

How many mistakes are there?

Proofreading is not a luxury you give your writing; it's an integral part of the writing process itself. In this pdf worksheet, kids look for errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and grammar.

Proofreading and Rewriting

Proofreading and Rewriting

All English teachers agree that kids who fish their writing for errors and fix them, shine the brightest in ELA classes, and we can't agree more. This printable exercise gives practice with rewriting sentences correctly.

Proofreading Sentences | Labor Day

Proofreading Sentences | Labor Day

Labor Day, with all its fun and frolic, is an occasion we all so passionately wait for. Why not ask children in grade 4 and grade 5 to proofread six sentences abounding in the Labor Day spirit and festivities?

Proofreading a Passage on Liberty Bell

Proofreading a Passage on Liberty Bell

Let children know that, once they successfully answer this pdf worksheet, their proofreading skills are set to go places. They read a passage about the Liberty Bell, make corrections and rewrite the passage.

Proofreading | Nocturnal Animals

Proofreading | Nocturnal Animals

Watch children fire in all cylinders, as they start editing and proofreading this passage. They peruse the piece, point out its mistakes using proofreading marks, and sport that triumphant smile on their face.

Proofreading | The United States

Proofreading | The United States

Relish the bliss of proofreading transforming into an absolute riot with this paragraph correction worksheet! Children scout for mistakes and use proofreading marks to show these.

Proofreading a Passage on Caffeine

Proofreading a Passage on Caffeine

Get ready to be amazed, as 5th grade and 6th grade children dig in to impress you with their proofreading skills. Give them a pat on their back, as they identify and fix errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling in this exercise.

Misplaced Modifiers

Misplaced Modifiers

Modifiers placed incorrectly can mean misery while we read a sentence. Identifying and fixing misplaced modifiers are an indispensable part of editing. This printable worksheet provides practice in this editing aspect.

Misplaced Modifiers | More Practice

Misplaced Modifiers | More Practice

Misplaced modifiers can sometimes be easy to fix, but there are other times when this becomes a little more demanding affair. Help grade 7 students, as they try and fix the misplaced modifiers in these sentences.

Dangling Modifiers

Dangling Modifiers

When misplaced modifiers become more problematic to deal with, and start to increasingly jeopardize clarity, we call them dangling modifiers. In this exercise, 7th grade and 8th grade students spot and fix dangling modifiers.

Dangling Modifiers | More Practice

Dangling Modifiers | More Practice

Let the high-flying learners work at their own time and pace, as you give them further work with dangling modifiers. In this practice pdf, they find out if the modifier is dangling or not, and fix the mistake, if it's one.

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Related ela standard: l.5.3.

Learn to edit and revise work is as demanding as learning to be good writer, ask an editor of any publication in digital form or print. We often start by reviewing our own work. I would argue it is best to start by editing the work of others. When we reread our own work, we hear what we intended to write, not what is actually written on the page. Peer editing is a great way to promote this task in your classroom. When begin editing work you will learn better uses of grammar and mechanics. We encourage you to start by reading your work out loud. This will help you easily pinpoint errors and mistakes. These worksheets will help you kick off your proofreading career in a positive manner.

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Identifying Proofreading Marks - Pencils work great with this one. Match the proofreading marks with their meanings.

Proofreading for Homophones - You can really think of this one as a spelling worksheet . Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings.

Punctuation Matching - Find those marks that match it all up for you. Something is missing within or at the end of each sentence.

Can You Spot the Errors? - There are a couple of loose spaces in there. Read the paragraph and circle the best option for each numbered section.

Always Check Before You Hit Send! - Grandma sent you a letter. She didn't reread her letter before sending, so now you have to decode it to find out what she wrote.

Spell it Right! - Underline all the spelling errors in the paragraph below. Be careful; some words may be spelled correctly, but it could be the wrong spelling for that context.

Fixing Punctuation Errors - This paragraph is littered with punctuation errors. Circle all the punctuation errors in the paragraph.

Proofreading Bios - Each bio has a few grammatical errors. Rewrite the two mini bios so that they are error free.

Finding Mistakes in Each Other's Writing - Write a short story and purposefully make 5 writing mistakes.

Explain the Errors - Circle the error in each sentence. Explain why it is incorrect and how to fix it.

Did June Spell That Correctly? - June wrote a story, but she is a terrible speller. For each numbered word, identify whether or not it is spelled correctly.

Proofreading Partners - Write a short story in the space provided. Switch papers with a partner.

Sentence-by-Sentence Proofreading - Circle the error in each sentence, and rewrite the sentence on the line.

Fill-in-the-Blank Punctuation - This paragraph is missing some of its punctuation! Fill in each blank with the correct punctuation.

Choose the Best Answer - Read each sentence and circle the letter that explains how to fix the error in the sentence.

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Extraneous Details - Learn how to identify them and remove them properly. Some times less is more when it comes to writing.

Paragraph Correction - Placing the sentences in the correct order can really put it together for you. We will look at all the different ways to go about this.

Revising and Editing - This focuses on a mix of your work and the work of others. There is a standard process that you can use.

Revising and Editing Writing - Take your own writing and learn to make it step up. This is often difficult because we read it back to ourselves in the manner we meant to read it in.

Revising, Editing, and Rewriting - This helps put it all together. A nice solid review of all the skills we need to perform this well.

Writing Process - This actually provides you a checklist to follow through the entire process.

How to Proofread?

Proofreading means to read a piece of content to detect for general writing errors, grammatical mistakes, and spelling errors so that you can make sure that the final piece of writing is accurate and correct in all aspects. Proofreading is the last step of the writing process and must be completed carefully. Professional writers proofread their document so that their final document is well written, precise, and easy to read. Students do know how to write an assignment and other literary work but do not know how to proofread it. Proofreading is not an easy process but with a little bit of practice, it becomes easier. Given below are some tips that help one a lot to proofread the document efficiently and easily:

Reading Carefully

Careful reading is a key tool for proofreading. Read every word carefully to make sure that your work is free of errors. Look for spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, and punctuation mistakes.

Look for One Problem at One Time

If you are a beginner in proofreading, then proofread for one type of problem at one time. For example, in the first sitting, look for spelling mistakes only and in second sitting, look for grammatical errors. This technique will help to stay focused while proofreading your document.

Use Computer Software

With the advancement of technology, many different forms of proofreading software is available. When you are done proofreading manually, it might be a good idea to use software to double check. I find that most people get in the habit of going over the errors detected by the software and then manually editing it. I find the reverse to be much more rewarding. Use a spelling checker and other grammatical software to make your final piece of writing accurate in all aspects. The best known software at this time is called Grammarly and they have a pretty extensive free app.

Ask Someone to Proofread

Ask an honest friend to reread the content for you. Ask for the pattern that is confusing him or her, spelling mistakes that you may have ignored, and other errors. Ask for his or her advice regarding how can you further improve your document and try to consider his advice.

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In a digital world, it’s more important than ever to make sure your communications are error-free – you don’t want to be responsible for a press release that goes viral because of an awkward misspelling.

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That’s why we’ve put together this collection of proofreading exercises to test your skills. Work your way up through the difficulty levels until you feel confident that you’ve mastered the required proofreading skills.

Download each exercise PDF to get started, then print it out or copy-paste it into Microsoft Word; once you’ve finished editing, cross-check the mistakes you found with the relevant answer sheet.

Answer sheets follow AP Stylebook conventions (where appropriate) and use British spelling. New proofreading exercises will be regularly added to this page. Note that the original sources contain the correct text – all mistakes have been added in for the purposes of the exercises.

Easy Proofreading Exercise 1

Exercise details.

Format: News Article

Source: ‘NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance hits back after claims Sydney ferries won’t fit under bridges.’

Easy Proofreading Exercise 2

Source:  ‘Now is the time to buy in the Melbourne property market.’

Easy Proofreading Exercise 3

Format: Blog Post

Source: How to Find the Noosa Fairy Pools

Easy Proofreading Exercise 4

Source: Marketing for Small Businesses

Medium Proofreading Exercise 1

Format: Annual Report

Source: Rio Tinto Annual Report 2019 – Strategic Report

Medium Proofreading Exercise 2

Source: The 11 Best Foods to Support Your Immune System

Medium Proofreading Exercise 3

Format: Online Article

Source: A Better Way to Map Brand Strategy

Medium Proofreading Exercise 4

Format: Online Publication

Source: Telstra s 87B Undertaking

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Hard Proofreading Exercise 1

Format: Academic Journal

Source: Passafaro, P. (2020). Attitudes and Tourists’ Sustainable Behavior: An Overview of the Literature and Discussion of Some Theoretical and Methodological Issues.  Journal of Travel Research, 59 (4), 579–601.  DOI: 10.1177/0047287519851171

Hard Proofreading Exercise 2

Source: Demirkol, S., & Cifci, I. (2020). Delving into the Role of Celebrity Chefs and Gourmets in Culinary Destination Marketing.  European Journal of Tourism Research, 26 , 2603. https://ejtr.vumk.eu/index.php/about/article/view/1934

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Duncan is a copywriter with a background in editing and storytelling. He loves collaborating with brands big and small, and thrives on the challenges of hard marketing.

4 comments on “Proofreading Exercises”

This is great. It’s really helpful to see practical exercises. Thanks for putting this together!

Fantastic exercises, thank you for providing these!

These exercises have been really great. Thank you. I’m using them with my A level student in preparation for University where proofreading will be essential! The content is just right for his interest level too and short enough to keep his interest.

Hi Geraldine, it’s great to hear you and your student are finding the exercises helpful. We’ll hopefully add some more in the near future.

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  1. PDF Proofreading Marks at a Glance

    Proofreading Marks at a Glance. Proofreading marks (also called proofreaders' marks) are symbols and notations for correcting typeset pages. The proofreader places these marks in the margins and in corresponding lines of text. A slash separates marginal marks that appear on the same line. the RNA. We found.

  2. Proofreading and Editing Worksheets

    The following collection of worksheets will introduce your students to proofreading and editing. These worksheets will walk you through the process of using shorthand while editing. We will introduce you to commonly used symbols that you may find helpful as you review your own work. Remember these lessons and worksheets are made to help you ...

  3. PDF Standard Proofreading Marks

    Standard Proofreading Marks. Insert period Insert comma Insert colon Insert semicolon Insert question mark Insert exclamation mark Insert hyphen Insert apostrophe Insert quotation marks Insert 1-en dash Insert 1-em dash Insert space Insert ( ) points of space Insert slash Superior Inferior Parentheses Caps & small caps--used in margin Caps ...

  4. Editing and Proofreading Worksheets

    As hard as self-editing can be for children, our editing and proofreading worksheets pdf make it easy for them to edit with a compilation of exercises, which include identifying and matching proofreading marks, correcting errors in paragraphs, and fixing mistakes in informal letters, to name a few. Get ready to watch the young editors in action!

  5. Editing and Proofing Worksheets

    Use this "Printable Writing Worksheet" to help get in the routine of proofing and editing. Grade Levels: 9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12. CCSS Code (s): W.9-10.5, W.11-12.5. The worksheets listed below give your student the important practice of proofing and editing their work. Click to view and print!

  6. PDF APPENDIX A Proofreaders' Marks

    Starts 2 inches from top of page using plain paper or letterhead stationery or on third line below memo letterhead. Consists of guide words ("MEMO TO," "FROM," "DATE," and "SUBJECT") in capital letters followed by a colon. Entries after guide words align at a 1-inch left tab setting. Use the date format shown in Figure B-3.

  7. Editing & Proofreading Worksheets

    Paragraph Editing Worksheets. Editing goes beyond proofreading abilities, such as knowledge of writing conventions, editing marks, and proofreading skills. You also need to understand the whole writing process while adhering to a style guide and following a smooth flow. This is how editing and proofreading differ.

  8. Proofreading Marks Worksheets

    72. $2.00. $1.25. PDF. This set is easy, yet effective to use in K-5 classrooms. It contains a full page classroom poster, students' personal desktop helpers, and worksheets to practice editing and proofreading marks. Page # 1 - A classroom poster or student's handout which displays marks and description. (can be pasted.

  9. PDF Editing and Proofreading

    Although many people use the terms interchangeably, editing and proofreading are two different stages of the revision process. Both demand close and careful reading, but they focus on different aspects of the writing and employ different techniques. Some tips that apply to both editing and proofreading. Get some distance from the text!

  10. Proofreading Worksheet

    Editing a Reading Passage Worksheet. Students will practice editing a short reading passage using the proofreading marks given in the instructions. Use this activity to help your students learn to identify and correct spelling and grammar mistakes. Be sure to check out our collection of proofreading editing worksheets for students!

  11. PDF PROOFREADING PRACTICE

    Approximately 75% of the worlds fresh water is frozen in the north and south polar ice caps. Rob Whyte@2015. 1. eslwriting.org. ANSWERS. PROOFREADING PRACTICE - WORKSHEET 1. Part 1. did you no that bats are mammals. we no they are mammals just like us because they are warm-blooded they are the only mammals that no how to fly bats are Nocturnal ...

  12. Editing and Proofreading Worksheets

    Proofreading a Passage on Caffeine. Get ready to be amazed, as 5th grade and 6th grade children dig in to impress you with their proofreading skills. Give them a pat on their back, as they identify and fix errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling in this exercise. Grab the Worksheet. Misplaced Modifiers.

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  14. Proofreading Worksheets

    Find various worksheets to practice proofreading skills, such as identifying proofreading marks, homophones, punctuation, and spelling errors. Learn how to proofread your own work and others' work with tips and examples.

  15. PDF Ten Minute Grammar

    Make sure you know the proper proofreading mark for each of the following errors: 1. Spelling errors 2. Capitalizing a letter or making it lowercase 3. Inserting or replacing a word 4. Inserting a period, comma, exclamation point, question mark, apostrophe, quotation marks, colon, or semi-colon 5. Putting a space between two words that are too ...

  16. PDF Proofreading Exercises 2

    PROOFREADING PRACTICE - WORKSHEET 2. Part 1. January 21, 1976 was the special day. On that day, two supersonic Concorde aircraft made there first flights one took of from London and the other from paris. Later that year, the first Concorde flew to New York. The flight from London to New York took about three ours.

  17. Proofreading Exercises with PDF Answers

    Download each exercise PDF to get started, then print it out or copy-paste it into Microsoft Word; once you've finished editing, cross-check the mistakes you found with the relevant answer sheet. Good luck! Answer sheets follow AP Stylebook conventions (where appropriate) and use British spelling. New proofreading exercises will be regularly ...

  18. Paragraph Correction Worksheets

    Below you'll find our lists of printable paragraph correction worksheets. On these worksheets, students must choose the best way to correct errors highlighted in the given paragraph. They are tested on their knowledge of punctuation, spelling, syntax, symmetry, vocabulary, and verb tense usage. Each paragraph correction worksheet is 8 questions ...

  19. Results for editing and proofreading marks worksheets

    This set is easy, yet effective to use in K-5 classrooms. It contains a full page classroom poster, students' personal desktop helpers, and worksheets to practice editing and proofreading marks.Page # 1 - A classroom poster or student's handout which displays marks and description. (can be pasted into your student's journals)Page # 2 - A poster or student's handout that shows marks and ...

  20. 21 Proofreading English ESL worksheets pdf & doc

    21 Proofreading English ESL worksheets pdf & doc. SORT BY. Most popular. TIME PERIOD. All-time. KumarYash. Proofreading WS. This is a Proofreadi. 1595 uses. KumarYash. Proofreading 3. ... Proofreading Symbols. I find that students. 257 uses. LiliyaB. A Day Out At The Mon. Practice using sixte. 3218 uses.

  21. Proofreading Marks interactive worksheet

    ID: 1394928. 14/09/2021. Country code: BS. Country: Bahamas. School subject: Keyboarding (1058501) Main content: Proofreading (1955620) Students are tested on their memory of proofreader's marks given in class. Other contents: editing marks, proofreader's marks. Loading ad...

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    Rewrite the sentence. School subject: English language (1061957) Main content: Proofreading marks (1485583)

  23. Proofreading Practice Worksheets Activity Task Editing

    Help your students to strengthen and improve their proofreading and editing skills with these Proofreading Practice Worksheets. This resource is a great way to allow young students to practise using proofreading symbols to identifying and correct common written errors. Our worksheets focus in on the areas of editing and punctuation most relevant to students in F-2, such as simple spelling and ...