Game Preview

Interactive Editing Mania

  •  English    13     Public
    Do you know ALL of the rules of editing? Let's find out.
  •   Study   Slideshow
  • What is wrong with this sentence? "The entire police force was called down to Pennsylvania Ave."
    Without a street address, Avenue must be spelled out.
  •  10
  • What is wrong with this sentence? "For his cake, Mr. Cat needs four eggs, twelve spoons of sugar, and eight cups of milk."
    Twelve should be "12". Numbers above nine of written in numerical form.
  •  15
  • In a sentence, would it be: 23% or 23 percent
    23 percent
  •  10
  • What's wrong with this sentence. "Gregg wakes up at 6 a.m. to start his chores on the farm, and he's only halfway done by noon."
    Nothing. 6 a.m. Is correct. Noon is correct.
  •  15
  • Is this sentence correct? "He went to Greece in December 2010."
    it is correct
  •  10
  • What is wrong with this sentence? "President Smith tells his staff about Gov. Anderson's sick leave."
    Governor should be spelled out.
  •  15
  • What is wrong with this sentence? "She moved from Atlanta, GA to Dallas, TX to continue her dance career."
    Texas is not one of the acceptable abbreviated states and should be written out.
  •  15
  • Correct or incorrect: "The office buildings are located on Michigan and Massachusetts avenues.
    Correct. Lowercase and spell out Avenue when used with more than one street name.
  •  20
  • Which month should NOT be abbreviated when used in a full date: February(Feb.) April(Apr.) August (Aug.) September (Sept.) October (Oct.) November (Nov.)
    April is spelled out.
  •  20
  • Name 4/8 states that should always be spelled out.
    Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas, Utah
  •  25
  • What is wrong with this sentence? "For some odd reason, the Winter Olympics will be held in the Summer this year."
    summer should lowercase. The seasons should only be capitalized when used in a proper name such as Winter Olympics.
  •  15
  • Which form of the word is correct? "Last Mon on the 12th, Sarah worked out; this monday she'll go to the spa, and next Monday she has a lunch date."
    Monday (days of the week are always capitalized but never abbreviated)
  •  10
  • Which is correct? April 5th or Apr. 5 or Apr. 5th or April 5
    April 5
  •  25