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11. Match the proof symbol to its meaning. ^ new paragraph stet keep it as it was not sure of spelling sp insert text or letter ¶ 9. Even if you’re exhausted from writing short answers and essays, you’re not finished with a test until you’ve gone back and _______________ your responses. 10. Proofing means, searching for errors in: a. spelling b. punctuaton c. grammar d. clarity e. all of the above 12. Below is Ali’s short answer. Help her make the changes listed below by using the appropriate proofing symbol: The Compact, signed by 40 men, laid the foundation of the governing law in America. It states that settlers should have faith and belief in God, loyalty towards the King of England, equalaty among one another, and the ability to establish democratic law. 150 years later, many of the colonist had a common goal: to govern themselves and to have a say in how they were represented. Insert the word “Mayflower” between “The” and “Compact” in the first sentence. Delete the number 40 and change it to 41. Indicate that that the sentence starting “150 years later...” was intended to start a new paragraph. Indicate that Ali is uncertain of her spelling of equalaty . Delete the words “to have a say in how they were represented,” then indicate that she changed her mind and wants to leave the sentence as originally written. PRODUCT PREVIEW delete a word or phrase Bonus: Key words tell what you will write about; action words tell how you will write about the key words. Below are 10 action words commonly found on high school and college test questions. Research the action word and explain how to put it into action. (Suggested search: “Action words for essays and tests.”) Include some useful words or phrases that would signal to the reader that your answer is structured to meet the action word requirements.
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