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.
Would you like to attend the party with Khal Drogo and ______?
2.
Daenerys Targaryen placed the candlestick on the ______.
3.
As most sports magazines can attest, playing sports such as tennis and basketball ___ not only mental ability but also physical strength.
4.
Jessica wanted to go to the movies with Chuck and ____, but Stephanie and ___ decided to go to the museum that day.
5.
The dog was _____ around the block on a purple leash.
7.
He felt as though his career had _______ when his book hit the bestseller list.
8.
Her test was later _____ his.
9.
When you get done with that lab report, can you send it to Farrah and ____?
10.
Wagging his tail, Jon Snow patted the dire wolf's head.
This is an example of a:
11.
Some of the books on that table ___ to Tyrion Lannister.
12.
His new job meant ____ travel but ____ vacation days.
14.
Joffrey loves to ___ on the beach.
15.
Which sentence is correct?
16.
He should __ looked up the answers.
17.
He visited the ______ where the UFO had landed.
18.
I think I'm a ___________ for the proofreader position.
21.
His remarks were designed to ___________ truthful responses.
22.
That car belongs to the __________ family.
23.
________ machinations were subtle.
24.
The two best things about the party ____ the food and the music.
25.
She _______ around the corner to see who was there.