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 two best things about the party ____ the food and the music.
4.
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?
5.
Wagging his tail, Jon Snow patted the dire wolf's head.
This is an example of a:
6.
Turning the corner, the castle came into view.
This is an example of a:
7.
Around Rob Starke _____ a gaggle of geese.
8.
That car belongs to the __________ family.
9.
That house belongs to the _______.
10.
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?
11.
Have you seen the ________ new house?
12.
Brad picked up his sword, and John picked up his knife, and he swung it, slicing off his hand.
This sentence contains:
13.
14.
He realized he had _______ to do his homework.
15.
Varys enjoys _______ the seeds of discontent.
16.
She worked hard to get ____ MBA degree.
17.
Jessica wanted to go to the movies with Chuck and ____, but Stephanie and ___ decided to go to the museum that day.
20.
As most sports magazines can attest, playing sports such as tennis and basketball ___ not only mental ability but also physical strength.
23.
The teacher ________ his interest in history.
