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.
1.
The vampire ______ his teeth into her carotid artery and _____ his fill.
2.
She likes to ____ on the couch and read.
4.
According to the police, the killer of the women in both cities ___ probably between the ages of 40 and 50.
5.
Checking her calender, she tried to find a date to accomodate him, but apparantly, their were none.
How many words are misspelled in the sentence?
6.
Sansa and Jaime attended the event with Jorah and _____.
7.
When you get done with that lab report, can you send it to Farrah and ____?
8.
Jessica wanted to go to the movies with Chuck and ____, but Stephanie and ___ decided to go to the museum that day.
9.
How many misspelled words are in this sentence: The queen lead her people to victory, but her rein ended when cancer ran its coarse.
11.
Have you seen the ________ new house?
12.
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?
13.
Would you like to attend the party with Khal Drogo and ______?
14.
Wagging his tail, Jon Snow patted the dire wolf's head.
This is an example of a:
15.
Turning the corner, the castle came into view.
This is an example of a:
18.
He should __ looked up the answers.
21.
That house belongs to the _______.
22.
Varys enjoys _______ the seeds of discontent.
23.
The teacher ________ his interest in history.
24.
Joffrey loves to ___ on the beach.
25.
Daenerys Targaryen placed the candlestick on the ______.
