Copy Editing 2

Front

Which editing mark is used to indicate that a period should be inserted?

Back

Insert period

Front

What editing mark is used to indicate that text should be transposed?

Back

Transpose

Front

Which editing mark is used to indicate that text should be deleted?

Back

Delete

Front

What editing mark is used to indicate that quotation marks should be inserted?

Back

Insert quotation marks

Front

She is an alumna / alumnae / alumnus / alumni of Columbia University.

Back

alumna

Front

Always remember to buckle your seatbelt / seat belt.

Back

seat belt

Front

“Let’s keep this among / between us,” Billy told his three best friends.

Back

among

Front

The sophomore planned to get her driver’s license / lisense on her birthday.

Back

license

Front

What is the correct spelling of "permissable" in the sentence about using notes for the test?

Back

Permissible

Front

What is the correct spelling of "other wise" in Junior Bill Smith's quote?

Back

Otherwise