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Paragraph Proofreading Practice
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Paragraph Proofreading Practice
📝 Part 1: Proofreading Symbols Reference
Use these symbols to mark errors in the paragraph below:
^ = insert • / = delete • ⬆ = capitalise • = = close up space • sp = spelling error • rep = repetition
🔍 Part 2: Find and Mark the Errors
1. Read the paragraph below carefully. Use proofreading symbols to mark ALL errors you find. There are 10 errors total including spelling, punctuation, grammar, capitalisation, and style mistakes.
last saturday me and my freinds went to the new adventure park in melbourne. It was
absolutley amazing! The roller coaster was so fast and and exciting that we rode it three
times in a row. after lunch we tried the water slides which were incredibly fun, the staff
were very helpfull and made sure everyone was safe. We spent the hole day there and
didnt want to leave when it was time to go home. It cost $45 per person but it was
definately worth every dollar we cant wait to go back again next month!
✏️ Part 3: Explain Your Corrections
2. List each error you found and explain why it needs to be corrected. Use the format: "Line [number]: [error] - [reason for correction]"
Error 1: _________________________________________________
Error 2: _________________________________________________
Error 3: _________________________________________________
Error 4: _________________________________________________
Error 5: _________________________________________________
Error 6: _________________________________________________
Error 7: _________________________________________________
Error 8: _________________________________________________
Error 9: _________________________________________________
Error 10: ________________________________________________
📖 Part 4: Rewrite the Corrected Paragraph
3. Write the paragraph again with all errors corrected. Make sure to maintain the same style and tone as the original.
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🎯 Part 5: Quick Symbol Quiz
4. Match each proofreading symbol with its correct meaning:
1. ^
2. /
3. ⬆
4. sp
5. rep
A. Delete
B. Spelling error
C. Insert
D. Capitalise
E. Repetition
💭 Part 6: Reflection
5. Which type of error do you find most challenging to spot? Why?
6. How will using proofreading symbols help improve your writing?
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