In Editing and Proofreading a Document, a Writer Should NOT

question 39

Multiple Choice

In editing and proofreading a document, a writer should NOT do which of the following?

• A) Consider the diction (word choice) in individual sentences.
• B) Give the document to the eventual reader and ask if he or she understands it.
• C) Check for problems with mechanics, such as the use of numbers and abbreviations.
• D) Reread the draft out loud.

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

This refers to the projected remaining worth of an asset upon reaching the conclusion of its operational lifespan.

Payback Period

The time it takes for an investment to generate an amount of income or cash equal to the cost of the investment.

Depreciation

Depreciation is the method of allocating the cost of a tangible or physical asset over its useful life.

Salvage Value

An asset's forecasted residual value once it has fulfilled its period of usefulness.