Welcome to the Red Adept Proofreading Pre-Test.
Once you've chosen an answer, you cannot change it.
This is an "open-book" test. It is not timed. You are encouraged to utilize the internet or reference materials.
We use The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster (https://www.merriam-webster.com/).
All positions are part-time subcontractor jobs.
There are 25 questions. Make sure you have time to complete the test. If you refresh the page or attempt to return later, you will not be able to take the test again.
This is a part-time, intermittent subcontractor position for a small press and editing service - fiction only.
All work is done from home, but you must live in US.
Job Requirements:
Excellent Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation Skills
Ability to Work Unsupervised
Excellent Time-Management Skills
Microsoft Word (No other word-processing programs are acceptable, and the online version will not work.)
Communication Skills
Willingness to Continue to Upgrade Skills
Bank Account for Direct Deposit Pay System
Preferred: Knowledge of Track Changes in Word, but we can teach that.
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1.
Joffrey loves to ___ on the beach.
2.
Wagging his tail, Jon Snow patted the dire wolf's head.
This is an example of a:
4.
She healed her breathe as he walked passed her, wondering when he'd last had a bathe.
How many words are misspelled in the sentence?
5.
As most sports magazines can attest, playing sports such as tennis and basketball ___ not only mental ability but also physical strength.
6.
Her test was later _____ his.
7.
Around Rob Starke _____ a gaggle of geese.
8.
The cat was _______ on the counter.
9.
What are the advantages and disadvantages ___ being an editor?
10.
He felt as though his career had _______ when his book hit the bestseller list.
11.
Daenerys Targaryen placed the candlestick on the ______.
12.
Some of the books on that table ___ to Tyrion Lannister.
13.
His new job meant ____ travel but ____ vacation days.
15.
Jessica wanted to go to the movies with Chuck and ____, but Stephanie and ___ decided to go to the museum that day.
16.
Sansa and Jaime attended the event with Jorah and _____.
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18.
Would you like to attend the party with Khal Drogo and ______?
20.
Turning the corner, the castle came into view.
This is an example of a:
22.
He realized he had _______ to do his homework.
23.
Are you accustomed ___ taking your shoes off when you go into a house?
24.
Brad picked up his sword, and John picked up his knife, and he swung it, slicing off his hand.
This sentence contains:
25.
How many misspelled words are in this sentence: The queen lead her people to victory, but her rein ended when cancer ran its coarse.
