COPYREADING

Name: ___________________________________________________ Score: ____________

Grade and Section: ________________________________________ Date: _____________

VERBAL DEADWOODS. Improve the statements below by deleting the verbal deadwoods using
the delete symbol in copyreading, then insert the preferred term for it.
Ex: My English teacher affixed his signature in my notebook.

1. She told his listeners the importance of respect.

2. My sister is working in the company at this point in time.

3. A majority of students attended the jamming session last Friday.

4. My mother rested for a while due to the fact that she was tired from doing household chores.

5. His low scores in all his subjects gives an indication of his lack of interest in studying.

6. All of us will be successful in the near future.

7. His jokes are funny, but in some cases he goes too far.

8. It is possible that we can pass our project on time since we are almost done.

9. The manner in which the lawyer defended the case is commendable.

10. We will watch the play provided that you finish your homework.

AVOIDING REDUNDANCIES. Delete excessive words or phrases from the following items using
delete symbol in copyreading.
1. advance warning 6. unexpected surprise
2. actual fact 7. postpone until later
3. forever and ever 8. written down
4. major breakthrough 9. still remains
5. 9:00 am in the morning 10. unintentional mistake