College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Which of these methods is NOT an effective way to proofread an essay?

1. Read it aloud

2. Read it silently

3. Leave it for a few days

4. Tell someone else to read it

The correct answer is: Tell someone else to read it

Proofreading methods are meant to catch any mistakes or errors in your essay before submitting it. Option D is incorrect because telling someone else to read it is not considered an effective proofreading method. This is because the other person may not have the same level of understanding or knowledge as you do, and may not catch all the errors. Options A, B, and C are all effective proofreading methods. Reading your essay aloud can help catch any mistakes in grammar or flow of sentences. Reading it silently can help catch any spelling errors or typos that you may not have noticed while typing. Leaving it for a few days and revisiting it with a fresh perspective can also help catch any errors or issues that you may have overlooked initially.