Check and correct spelling and grammar Using a

Check and correct spelling and grammar: Using a dictionary and other common reference sources MODULE 3: PROOFREADING PREPARED BY: ANNA VINOGRADOVA

Think about it… Which one is the noun: advice or advise? Is the plural of feet formed by adding s? What does kibitzer mean? Is it correct to pronounce adult either ‘ad-ult (with emphasis on ad) or a-’dult (with emphasis on dult)? *These kind of questions confront even the most accomplished speakers and writers. **The answers to such questions about words are to be found in the dictionary and other word references.

Why is the dictionary a great tool? It shows: Spelling Word division (into syllables) Pronunciation Definition Example of how the word is used in a sentence Synonyms Compounds Some irregular forms: Plural form of the nouns Comparative and superlative form of the adjective The principal part of the verb

Using the online Merriam-Webster dictionary: https: //www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary/ Look up the word police Is it a verb or a noun? What is the plural form of police? What is the proper word division? What are some compounds?

Using the online Merriam-Webster dictionary: Look up the word great Is it an adjective or a noun? What is the proper pronunciation? What is the plural form of great (n. )? What is the comparative form of great (adj. )? What is the superlative form of great (adj. )?

Looking for synonyms: Are you trying to capture your reader’s attention? Are you trying to make your writing more interesting? Then you will have to use a varied supply of words. This can be achieved with the use of synonyms. Synonym: is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

Thesaurus A collection of words and phrases arranged according to ideas. Words highlighted in darker shades are the words most commonly used to express the idea. http: //www. thesaurus. com/ Also provides information on: Part of speech (nouns, verb, etc. ) Word antonyms: words that have the opposite meaning.

Using Thesaurus: Look up for synonyms of the word Advice: Is it a verb or a noun? What are the five most commonly used synonyms? What would be the antonym of Advice?

Grammar Guides: Use a grammar guide of your choice Pitman’s Office Handbook: Unit 19 (pages 481– 563)