Proofreading Quiz 1 (Sharks) *
Correct the errors below. No line has more than one error and some lines are correct. Do not make unnecessary changes or change the punctuation. Put all answers in the answer box.
Instructions:
Extra Word: Enter an 'X', then type the extra word.
Wrong Word: Enter the wrong word, then type the correct word.
Missing Word: Enter the word before the missing word, then type the missing word.
No Error: Enter 'no error' in the answer box.
Questions and Answers
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Many of us often regard the shark a dangerous
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Animal. It is not complete true. In fact, not all sharks
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Are dangerous. There are some shark which do
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Not harm human life at all becaus they did not
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Attack man.
Explanation
The given sentence "attack man" is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. The phrase "attack man" could be interpreted as a command or an instruction to attack a man. However, without any further context or information, it is difficult to determine the intended meaning of the sentence. Therefore, the sentence is considered to be error-free.Rate this question:
- 6.
Some sort of sharks are rather small and they
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Are found in Mediterranean Sea. People hunt them
Explanation
Mediterranean Sea.Rate this question:
- 8.
For their meats and fins.
Explanation
The given correct answer "meats meat" suggests that the word "meats" is a plural form of the word "meat". It implies that the sentence is referring to multiple types or portions of meat. The repetition of the word "meat" emphasizes this point.Rate this question:
- 9.
Of course, there are sharks which attacks people.
Explanation
This answer is correct because it correctly identifies the subject-verb agreement in the sentence. The subject "sharks" is plural, so the verb "attack" should also be in the plural form "attacks."Rate this question:
- 10.
These shearks are usually carnivorous. (Carnivorous
Explanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. It states that "These sharks are usually carnivorous," which means that sharks typically eat meat.Rate this question:
- 11.
Animals are animals who mainly eat meat.) They attack
Explanation
The correct answer is "who which" because it is referring to animals, which is a plural noun. "Who" is used to refer to people or animals with human-like qualities, while "which" is used to refer to animals or things. In this case, "who" is more appropriate because it suggests that animals have the ability to attack.Rate this question:
- 12.
Another sea animals such as large fish, dolphins, seals
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And on occcasionally human beings too.
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There are several reports of shark attacks in Hong
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Kong last year. Two swimmers died and three are
Explanation
The correct answer is "are were" because it correctly completes the sentence "Two swimmers died and three are __________." The phrase "are were" is the correct verb form to use in this context because it indicates that three swimmers were in a certain state or condition at a specific past time (last year). The verb "were" is the past tense form of "are," which is used to describe a state or condition of something or someone.Rate this question:
- 16.
Severely hurted in the attacks. Therefore, beach guards
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Always keeps a look-out for sharks. The guards will
Explanation
The correct answer is "keeps keep" because the subject "always" implies that the action of keeping a look-out for sharks is continuous and ongoing. Therefore, the verb "keep" needs to be in the present tense to match with the subject.Rate this question:
- 18.
Warn swimmers by using loudly speakers if a shark
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Is discoverred.
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