Let's solve the
Editing Marks Quiz by matching each symbol with its correct definition.
Here are the symbols and their standard meanings in editing:
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1. (Symbol: a squiggle or "wavy line" — like a small "e")
- This is the
insertion mark.
- It means:
Insert a word, letter, or phrase.
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✔ Match:
n) Insert a word, letter, or phrase
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2. (Symbol: a circle)
- A circle around text indicates:
Check spelling.
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✔ Match:
c) Check spelling
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3. (Symbol: a dot inside a circle)
- This is often used to indicate:
Insert a period.
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✔ Match:
g) Add or insert period
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4. (Symbol: three horizontal lines)
- This represents:
Indent or start a new paragraph.
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✔ Match:
a) Indent or start a new paragraph
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5. (Symbol: a caret with a comma underneath, like ^,)
- This means:
Insert a comma.
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✔ Match:
d) Insert comma
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6. (Symbol: a vertical line with a small hook, like a "T" with a tail)
- This is the
delete mark.
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✔ Match:
f) Delete or take out
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7. (Symbol: a diagonal slash /)
- This means:
Close up space (remove extra space).
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✔ Match:
i) Close up space
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8. (Symbol: a quotation mark with a checkmark below it, like "V)
- This means:
Insert quotation marks.
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✔ Match:
b) Insert quotation marks
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9. (Symbol: a curved line or "S" shape)
- This is the
transpose mark.
- Used to swap letters or words.
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✔ Match:
m) Transpose letters or words
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10. (Symbol: an upward arrow ^)
- This means:
Capitalize letter.
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✔ Match:
j) Capitalize letter
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11. (Symbol: "sp" in a circle)
- This stands for
space.
- Means:
Insert or add a space.
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✔ Match:
l) Insert or add a space
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12. (Symbol: an apostrophe with a checkmark below it, like 'V)
- This means:
Insert an apostrophe.
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✔ Match:
h) Insert an apostrophe
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13. (Symbol: a question mark in a circle)
- This means:
Insert a question mark.
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✔ Match:
k) Insert question mark
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14. (Symbol: a hash sign # with an arrow pointing down)
- This is a
lowercase mark.
- Indicates:
Change to lower case.
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✔ Match:
e) Change to lower case
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Final Answers:
| Number | Symbol | Answer |
|--------|--------|--------|
| 1 | ~ (squiggle) |
n |
| 2 | ○ (circle) |
c |
| 3 | • (dot in circle) |
g |
| 4 | ≡ (three lines) |
a |
| 5 | ^, (caret + comma) |
d |
| 6 | † (delete mark) |
f |
| 7 | / (slash) |
i |
| 8 | "V (quotation mark with V) |
b |
| 9 | S (curved line) |
m |
| 10 | ^ (up arrow) |
j |
| 11 | (sp) in circle |
l |
| 12 | 'V (apostrophe with V) |
h |
| 13 | ? in circle |
k |
| 14 | # with arrow |
e |
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✔ Final Matching List:
1. n
2. c
3. g
4. a
5. d
6. f
7. i
8. b
9. m
10. j
11. l
12. h
13. k
14. e
You can now write these letters in the boxes next to each number on the quiz.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of proofreaders marks worksheet.
