Proofreading Quiz 1 (Sharks) *

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY
Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Jobclub0910
J
Jobclub0910
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 383
| Attempts: 383 | Questions: 19 | Updated: Oct 10, 2025
Please wait...
Question 1 / 19
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100
1. Is discoverred.

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
Proofreading Quiz 1 (Sharks) * - Quiz

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... see morethe 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.

see less

2.
We’ll put your name on your report, certificate, and leaderboard.
2. 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.

Submit
3. Warn swimmers by using loudly speakers if a shark

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
4. Animal. It is not complete true. In fact, not all sharks
Submit
5. Are dangerous. There are some shark which do

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
6. 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."

Submit
7. There are several reports of shark attacks in Hong

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
8. Are found in Mediterranean Sea. People hunt them

Explanation

Mediterranean Sea.

Submit
9. 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.

Submit
10. Another sea animals such as large fish, dolphins, seals

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
11. Severely hurted in the attacks. Therefore, beach guards

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
12. Many of us often regard the shark a dangerous

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
13. Not harm human life at all becaus they did not

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
14. 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.

Submit
15. And on occcasionally human beings too.

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
16. 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.

Submit
17. 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.

Submit
18. Some sort of sharks are rather small and they

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
19. 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.

Submit
View My Results
Cancel
  • All
    All (19)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
Is discoverred.
Always keeps a look-out for sharks. The guards will
Warn swimmers by using loudly speakers if a shark
Animal. It is not complete true. In fact, not all sharks
Are dangerous. There are some shark which do
Of course, there are sharks which attacks people.
There are several reports of shark attacks in Hong
Are found in Mediterranean Sea. People hunt them
For their meats and fins.
Another sea animals such as large fish, dolphins, seals
Severely hurted in the attacks. Therefore, beach guards
Many of us often regard the shark a dangerous
Not harm human life at all becaus they did not
Animals are animals who mainly eat meat.) They attack
And on occcasionally human beings too.
Kong last year. Two swimmers died and three are
Attack man.
Some sort of sharks are rather small and they
These shearks are usually carnivorous. (Carnivorous
Alert!

Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement