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Proofreading Exercises

Learn how to proofread by working through our library of proofreading exercises.

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Post date August 24, 2020
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In a digital world, it’s more important than ever to make sure your communications are error-free – you don’t want to be responsible for a press release that goes viral because of an awkward misspelling.

That’s why we’ve put together this collection of proofreading exercises to test your skills. Work your way up through the difficulty levels until you feel confident that you’ve mastered the required proofreading skills.

Download each exercise PDF to get started, then print it out or copy-paste it into Microsoft Word; once you’ve finished editing, cross-check the mistakes you found with the relevant answer sheet.

Answer sheets follow AP Stylebook conventions (where appropriate) and use British spelling. New proofreading exercises will be regularly added to this page. Note that the original sources contain the correct text – all mistakes have been added in for the purposes of the exercises.

Easy Proofreading Exercise 1

Exercise details.

Format: News Article

Source: ‘NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance hits back after claims Sydney ferries won’t fit under bridges.’

Easy Proofreading Exercise 2

Source: ‘Now is the time to buy in the Melbourne property market.’

Easy Proofreading Exercise 3

Format: Blog Post

Source: How to Find the Noosa Fairy Pools

Easy Proofreading Exercise 4

Source: Marketing for Small Businesses

Medium Proofreading Exercise 1

Format: Annual Report

Source: Rio Tinto Annual Report 2019 – Strategic Report

Medium Proofreading Exercise 2

Source: The 11 Best Foods to Support Your Immune System

Medium Proofreading Exercise 3

Format: Online Article

Source: A Better Way to Map Brand Strategy

Medium Proofreading Exercise 4

Format: Online Publication

Source: Telstra s 87B Undertaking

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Hard Proofreading Exercise 1

Format: Academic Journal

Source: Passafaro, P. (2020). Attitudes and Tourists’ Sustainable Behavior: An Overview of the Literature and Discussion of Some Theoretical and Methodological Issues. Journal of Travel Research, 59 (4), 579–601. DOI: 10.1177/0047287519851171

Hard Proofreading Exercise 2

Source: Demirkol, S., & Cifci, I. (2020). Delving into the Role of Celebrity Chefs and Gourmets in Culinary Destination Marketing. European Journal of Tourism Research, 26 , 2603. https://ejtr.vumk.eu/index.php/about/article/view/1934

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Duncan is a copywriter with a background in editing and storytelling. He loves collaborating with brands big and small, and thrives on the challenges of hard marketing.

4 comments on “Proofreading Exercises”

This is great. It’s really helpful to see practical exercises. Thanks for putting this together!

Fantastic exercises, thank you for providing these!

These exercises have been really great. Thank you. I’m using them with my A level student in preparation for University where proofreading will be essential! The content is just right for his interest level too and short enough to keep his interest.

Hi Geraldine, it’s great to hear you and your student are finding the exercises helpful. We’ll hopefully add some more in the near future.

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I’ve scoured the internet to bring you some of the best proofreading tests and quizzes!

These assessments cover several areas that proofreaders need to master, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word usage.

I recommend using a dictionary and other resources while taking these tests since that’s what professional proofreaders do!

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Proofreading Tests and Quizzes to Assess Your Skills

The exams are listed according to the website where they’re located and are organized from easiest to hardest.

I created a test pertaining to word usage to get the ball rolling!

One of the proofreading tests is in UK English, and the rest are in US English.

Please keep in mind that there are spelling, punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary differences between British and American English.

The duration of the test is listed as short or long.

Short means it will take you a few minutes to complete.

Long indicates you’ll need several minutes or more to finish it.

I’ve included the number of quizzes on each website whenever more than one is available. Some sites will likely add more tests over time.

I hope you have fun testing your skills and boosting your proofreading prowess ! 😊

Om Proofreading

Test Format: Multiple choice

Type of English: US

Duration: Long

Test-Taking Note: This test focuses on mistakes that spellcheckers miss. Most sentences deal with homophones: words with the same pronunciation but different meanings (and often different spellings). I hope you enjoy it!

Note: If you need to rid your writing (or someone else’s) of mistakes with homophones, the free version of Grammarly can catch a lot of homophonic errors!

And if you aced the test above, you may want to check out my article about confusing homophones . It contains a fun quiz at the end to check your understanding!

Edit Republic

Quiz Format: Multiple choice

Type of English: US

Duration: Short

What the Company Offers: Site owner Phon Baillie has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. She offers several courses for those interested in working as proofreaders or editors.

Portland Proof

Quiz Format: Find the error in each sentence and write the correct word or punctuation mark in the text box

Duration: Short; I’m not sure how many quizzes are on this site, but it seems to have quite a few. I think they’re a ton of fun!

Quiz-Taking Tip: Click the “Begin Game!” button to start the quiz. Your score is based on how many mistakes you make and how long it takes you to correct each sentence. You can compete with other quiz takers for the highest score.

What the Company Offers: This company provides proofreading services.

GrammarBook.com

Test/Quiz Format: Multiple choice; 4 tests and 52 quizzes are available

Duration: Long (the 2 pretests and 2 mastery tests); Short (the other 52 quizzes)

What the Company Offers: This website is based on Jane Straus’s The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation . I own and love this book!

The site is a fantastic resource for proofreaders and copy editors as it teaches the rules for English grammar, punctuation, and usage. It includes 4 free tests and 52 free quizzes. Hundreds of additional quizzes are available with a paid subscription.

Grammar Monster

Test Format: Varies

Duration: Short (334 total tests!!!)

What the Company Offers: This site provides a wealth of knowledge about grammar, punctuation, and commonly misused words. And, of course, truckloads of tests are available. You can hone your English language skills to your heart’s content!

Quiz Format: Find the error in each sentence

Type of English: Not a relevant factor in this case (but UK punctuation is used)

Duration: Long

Quiz-Taking Tip: You have to click on the correct answer (located in the word bank below each sentence).

What the Company Offers: Sporcle provides trivia entertainment online and at live shows. If you’re into trivia, you’ll love this site!

BusinessWritingBlog

Test Format: Find the punctuation error in each sentence

What the Company Offers: This company is dedicated to helping people become experts in business writing.

Proofread NOW .com

Quiz-Taking Tip: As soon as you click inside the bubble to mark your answer, the quiz moves on, and you can’t go back.

What the Company Offers: Proofreading and copyediting for documents written in English and Spanish; English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English translation services

Employment for Proofreaders: Yes. However, they weren’t hiring the last time I checked. They require a minimum of five years of experience as a professional proofreader. You must also perform exceptionally well on several complicated editing tests.

You can go here to see if they’re currently hiring.

Grammar Lion

Test Format: Multiple choice

Duration: Short

Test-Taking Note: You need to create an account to access this free test. You can take the test now and then retake it after finishing the Grammar Lion Refresher class to see how much you’ve learned.

Test-Taking Tip: You can’t go back on any questions, so make sure you’re happy with your answer before moving on. After finishing the test, choose “Next Lesson” to see your score.

What the Company Offers: Site owner Ellen Feld has a master’s degree in writing from Johns Hopkins University. She offers a grammar course and a writing course, both suitable for beginners. Ellen also provides coaching services for writers.

CMOS Shop Talk (from The Chicago Manual of Style )

Workout Format: Multiple choice; 47 workouts are available

Workout Tip: Remember to breathe deeply and engage your core. Oops! I mean, enjoy this fabulous resource! These workouts mainly contain questions related to proofreading; however, they also include questions about editing and knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS).

I own a hard copy of CMOS and subscribe to it online. CMOS is my go-to style guide for proofreading and copyediting.

CMOS Shop Talk is an incredibly valuable resource for general proofreaders!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a proofreading test.

A proofreading test evaluates an individual’s proofreading proficiency. These tests are administered for various purposes, such as to assess job candidates, verify progress made in a proofreading class, or determine whether someone should earn a particular credential.

How do I prepare for a proofreading test?

To get ready for a proofreading test , you need to know the details of the exam (e.g., if it has a particular focus, any style guide requirements, or a time limit).

You can take practice proofreading tests to boost your confidence and uncover areas that need improvement, such as specific aspects of grammar and punctuation. Then, you can use online resources and reference books to improve your skills.

What are five items to check when proofreading?

Five items to check while proofreading are grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and formatting. Proofreaders fix errors and inconsistencies in these areas. They also look for proper usage and repeated or omitted words. Finally, verifying that writing adheres to a style guide is often needed.

How can I practice proofreading?

You can practice proofreading by looking for mistakes in documents you encounter in daily life. You can proofread your writing or someone else’s. For example, students can practice with papers and essays, teachers with lesson plans and textbooks, and businesspeople with reports and emails.

We can all mine for mistakes in books, newspapers, billboards, brochures, menus, and anything else we see in print. The opportunities are endless! The more you train your eyes to spot slipups, the better you’ll get.

I hope you’ve enjoyed putting your proofreading skills to the test!

Please see my post about the skills proofreaders possess if you’d like more information about this topic.

Om Proofreading also has an article about the signs you would make a good proofreader !

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Take our quiz to test your basic proofreading knowledge and see if you can catch every single typo. See if you can get every question right and ace the entire quiz. And don’t look for any of the answers online, so you can really step up to the challenge!

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Editing your paper or books allows you to make your ideas and messages as clear as possible to your readers. It will help you get rid of typos, poor sentence structure, incorrect verb tenses, and more.

Do you want to enhance your editing skills? I love using editing sheets and recommend them to aspiring writers all the time. Check out our collection of printable sentence and paragraph editing worksheets. These worksheets are excellent for practicing common grammar rules and style guidelines.

What is an Editing Worksheet?

An editing worksheet is a paper or a collection of pre-made digital activities containing editing exercises. I’ve found a few online that works for me, but I’ve also made up some of my own over the years that are more specific to my styles.

Some editing worksheets are in the form of a paragraph essay for a real editing experience of manuscripts. Others contain numbered items that help learners acquire practice with grammar quizzes.

The goal of editing worksheets is to allow aspiring writers and editors to master the art of editing. This may include honing their punctuation skills, grammar abilities, and style skills.

With that being said, as a writer, I would still strongly recommend you hire an editor even after you’ve self-edited using these tips and worksheets.

Editing worksheets also encourage students to spot typing mistakes like repeated words, double spacing, and inconsistent formatting. Other editing aspects include sentence clarity, correct capitalization, and logical flow.

How Do You Practice Writing and Editing?

Writing then editing is a time-consuming process, but it gives you a chance to perfect your text. Here are some tips for practicing editing that I use for my own work.

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Have Someone Read Your Work

The peer review process will allow a fresh pair of eyes to review the descriptive details of your entire paragraph. They will spot errors you won’t, such as grammatical mistakes, typos, and poor argumentation.

Several people read over my work, so I get different sets of eyes and perspectives.

Practice the Basics

Practice capitalization rules, spelling guidelines, and the most basic grammar rules before learning complex editing skills. It’s a valuable skill you’ll be able to apply in all pieces of writing, whether academic writing or novel.

After you know the basics, you can write and edit proper sentences. You will be editing for capitalization, grammar, and punctuation errors. Then, you’re ready to enhance your vocabulary skills and add compelling details to your work.

Answer Paragraph and Sentence Worksheets

Self-grading grammar quizzes allow you to know what it’s like to be an actual editor. They will help you practice the steps to editing.

First, you need to read over the page several times. Then, read for grammar and punctuation. Before heading to the details, you also need to start with the big picture. Some questions to ask include:

What is the author’s main point?
Do the main points have supporting details?
Is the document easy to understand?
Are there errors in spelling, grammar, style, and punctuation?
Does the paper follow proper formatting?

Editing Worksheets

Here are free printable worksheets you can answer with answer keys to give you some editing practice,

Sentence Editing Worksheets

Reviewing every sentence in a paragraph is essential for correctness. This editing process entails spotting spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, grammatical errors, and poor sentence structure.

Punctuation errors are common among improper use of question marks, quotation marks, commas, colons, and exclamation marks. Many people also get confused about the use of different dashes.

You might also encounter run-on sentences, comma splices, and the passive voice in sentences.

Lastly, don’t forget to capitalize proper nouns and the beginning of every sentence.

Revise and Edit Worksheets

Revising involves comprehensive sentence and paragraph rewrites. It focuses on content, organization, and structure of the entire piece of writing.

For instance, if you are revising, you must ensure you have complete sentences. Change your main ideas, add information, move paragraphs around, and more.

Editing focuses on the small details or every type of error. It checks individual sentences for incomplete or run-on sentences, incorrect punctuation marks, and improper spelling.

Other common mistakes include wrong verb tenses, capitalization issues, and homophone errors.

Paragraph Editing Worksheets

Editing goes beyond proofreading abilities , such as knowledge of writing conventions, editing marks, and proofreading skills. You also need to understand the whole writing process while adhering to a style guide and following a smooth flow.

This is how editing and proofreading differ. While proofreading focuses on basic errors in single sentences and words, editing is more about your paper’s overall structure and content.

Checking content for errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation is part of proofreading. But bad errors like a poor structure of an entire paragraph and illogical sequences are part of editing.

Turning informal text pieces into formal and professional ones is also part of editing.

Here’s a paragraph checklist that will help you with proofreading paragraphs:

Overall structure.
Structure within paragraphs.
Writing style.

Once you know how to edit and proofread, the publishing process will be easier.

Grammar Editing Worksheets

Learning how to check grammar errors is an essential aspect of editing and proofing skills. Grammar does not include capitalization corrections and correct punctuation marks. Instead, here’s a list of mistakes to look for that are related to grammar.

Word order.
Connectors.
Parts of speech.
Tense and aspect.
Determiners.

Another critical skill in grammar is understanding syntax. When editing, ensure you know the parts of a sentence to make the revised sentence sound better. Phrases, clauses, and sentence structure are other syntax elements essential in paragraph editing.

Punctuation Editing Worksheets

Editing and proofreading paragraphs include checking for different kinds of errors related to punctuation. The process is tedious because you have to look for missing speech marks, incorrect use of apostrophes and speech marks, and missing commas.

It would help if you also corrected mistakes regarding excess exclamation, hyphens and dashes, and semicolons and colons. Sentence fragments do not require a period in the end because they do not express a complete thought.

This printable worksheet contains simple sentence items that require correct punctuation.

Enhance Your Editing Skills Now!

Editing gives you a chance to fix your document for correctness, clarity, and coherence. It will help you remove distractions in grammar, structure, and vocabulary.

I hope these sentence and paragraph editing worksheets help you practice how to revise and edit papers. Enhance your spelling, grammar, and style guidelines with these five printable activities.

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Editing and Proofing Worksheets

A vital skill for young writers is to be able to revise and edit their writing. Recognizing an error in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and word usage takes some practice. The worksheets listed below give your student this important practice. You may use them for free in your classroom or at home. To read more about them or to download a printable PDF, simply click on the title. Check out all of our writing worksheets !

Make the Spelling Corrections

Encourage your students to look for spelling corrections with this “Correcting, Proofing, and Editing” worksheet.

Correct It!

Use this “Correcting, Proofing, and Editing” activity to teach your students the importance of proofreading by correcting spelling mistakes.

Correct the Paragraph

Have your students proofread and correct paragraphs with this helpful editing worksheet.

Correct the Spelling

Teaching your students to correct spelling is made easier with this helpful, printable writing activity.

Correcting Mistakes: Rewrite the Sentences

Encourage your students to check for sentence mistakes with this “Rewrite the Sentences” classroom activity.

Spot It: Unnecessary Words

Practice identifying unnecessary words with this printable worksheet on editing and proofing. Students will be asked to read through a series of sentences and circle the ones that contain unnecessary words. This activity is great for use both at home and in the classroom.

Spot It! Faulty Coordination

Help your students with their reading and writing skills by using this printable activity in class. With this worksheet on editing and proofing, students will be asked to read through ten sentences and identify the ones that contain faulty coordination. Ideal for 5th – 8th grade, but can be used where appropriate.

Correcting Mistakes in Sentences

Use these printable learning materials to teach your students how to correct sentence mistakes.

Editing and Proofing a Paragraph

Your students will further their editing and proofing skills by correcting a paragraph in this printable classroom worksheet.

Find the Misplaced Modifiers

See if you can identify the other misplaced modifiers in this printable grammar worksheet. This grammar activity for middle school students is great for improving reading and writing skills. While it is ideal for 7th – 9th grade, it can be used where needed. This misplaced modifiers activity is perfect for both parents and teachers to use in the classroom or at home.

Spelling: What’s Wrong, and What’s Right?

Your students will learn the difference between right and wrong in spelling with this “Proofing and Editing” worksheet.

Spot it! Which Are Grammatically Correct?

With this printable worksheet on editing and proofing, students will be asked to circle the number of the sentence that is grammatically correct. Ideal for 6th – 12th grade students, but can be used where needed.

Correct Spelling: Right or Wrong

In this “Right or Wrong” classroom activity, your students will correct spelling mistakes while proofreading the sentences on this worksheet.

Find It! Faulty Parallel Construction

Practice recognizing faulty parallel construction by completing this printable worksheet. This activity focuses on refining editing and proofing skills. It is ideal for high school students, but can be used where appropriate. Because it is made easy to print, this worksheet is great for use both at home and in the classroom by parents, teachers, or students. Click the link below to download and print the worksheet to get started.

Paragraph: Proofing and Editing

Use this “Printable Writing Worksheet” to help get in the routine of proofing and editing.

Proofreading Tips

Writing Samples to Help You Practice Proofreading

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At Knowadays , we love to help you improve your proofreading skills. So today, we’re giving you three short passages of text to practice on. They are written in American English.

Just copy and paste each passage into a Microsoft Word document and make any changes you feel are necessary (focusing on clear errors rather than style, phrasing, etc., for this exercise). After that, you can compare the changes you made to our suggestions further down the page.

Sample 1: Excerpt from a Blog Post

Dream interpretation is a skill that any one can acquire. It is the art of divining knowledge that is buried in our sub-conscious. It can help us know our selves and solves problems. What more could you ask in a facility that’s freely to your disposal whenever you fell asleep. All you really need is a pen and a paper. Get as relaxed as you can before bed (some book recommend meditation, breathing exercises, or yoga), and then repeat to your self, “I will remember my dreams, and after each dream I will wake up and write them down.” Then, when you wake up, immediately write down your dream. When you come to interpret the dream, look at the events, objects, peoples, colors, and etc., and ask yourself what they do mean to you. This is your own sub-conscious, so your personal interpretation is vial. Once you have done this, you can consult a book or online database of dreams symbols.

Sample 2: Personal Statement

I am a highly driven Manager with over ten years experience. My hands-on approach has led to many significant contract wins. My out standing networking skills have secured several important clients, and my ability to develop professional relationships has resulted in a 22% percent increase in sales for my organization. I employed modernist management methods, tailored to insure maximum productivity. I was also directly involved in the development of strategies that enhanced work flows and reduced redundancy through the organization. I am currently seeking a new challenge that will benefit from my meticulous attention to detail, and and friendly professional manor.

Sample 3: Paragraph from an Essay

In the minds of many scholars and parents, the picture-book has long been soley for children It is well-known that children find images more immediately and naturally accessible than text. As is so often the case, though, it benefits the scholar (and, indeed, the parent) to have a healthy suspicion of so-called “well-known” facts. The statement has an element of truth inasmuch as picture of a tree should in some respects resemble a tree, where as the word “tree” is a purely arbitrary symbol; however, this should not lead us to assume a natural association between the iconic representation and the tree it self. The addressee – the child – must have some concept of the appearance of a tree. He must also understand, to some degree, how pictures work: that he is looking, not at lines and blocks of color, nor at a piece of paper, but at image intended to represent something seperate from the page. There are, therefore, less differences between words and images than one might except.

Dream interpretation is a skill that any one anyone can acquire. It is the art of divining knowledge that is buried in our sub-conscious. subconscious . It can help us know our selves, ourselves and solves solve problems. What more could you ask in from a facility that’s freely to at your disposal whenever you fell fall asleep . ? All you really need is a pen and a paper. Get as relaxed as you can before bed (some book books recommend meditation, breathing exercises, or yoga), and then repeat to your self yourself , “I will remember my dreams, and after each dream, I will wake up and write them down.” Then, when you wake up, immediately write down your dream. When you come to interpret the dream, look at the events, objects, peoples people , colors, and etc., and ask yourself what they do mean to you. This is your own sub-conscious subconscious , so your personal interpretation is vial vital . Once you have done this, you can consult a book or an online database of dream symbols.

Some of the errors in this passage suggest that the author’s first language may not be English. In some places, for example, the author has separated single words into two parts (e.g., any one ). There are also places where the noun and verb disagree (e.g., some book recommend ) and some misused prepositions (e.g., to your disposal ). These are common errors among writers who speak English as an additional language.

I am a highly driven Manager manager with over ten years years’ experience. My hands-on approach has led to many significant contract wins. My out standing outstanding networking skills have secured several important clients, and my ability to develop professional relationships has resulted in a 22% percent increase in sales for my organization. I employed modernist modern management methods, tailored to insure ensure maximum productivity. I was also directly involved in the development of strategies that enhanced work flows workflows and reduced redundancy through throughout the organization. I am currently seeking a new challenge that will benefit from my meticulous attention to detail , and and friendly professional manor manner .

Here, the author has cited their meticulous attention to detail, but they have also made some noticeable mistakes. These include using insure to mean ensure , redundancy (i.e., using the percent symbol and the word percent together), confusing the words modern (i.e., up to date) and modernist (i.e., related to modernism), a homophone-based error where manor and manner were mixed up, and an unnecessary comma plus repetition of and in the final sentence. Such errors would undermine the author’s message, so they will need to be corrected!

In the minds of many scholars and parents, the picture-book picture book has long been soley solely for children . It is well-known well known that children find images more immediately and naturally accessible than text. As is often the case, though, it benefits the scholar (and, indeed, the parent) to have a healthy suspicion of so-called “well-known” facts. The statement has an element of truth inasmuch as the picture of a tree should in some respects resemble a tree, where as whereas the word “tree” is a purely arbitrary symbol; however, this should not lead us to assume a natural association between the iconic representation and the tree it self itself . The addressee – – – the child – must have some concept of the appearance of a tree. They must also understand, to some degree, how pictures work: that they are looking not at lines and blocks of color, nor at a piece of paper, but at an image intended to represent something seperate separate from the page. There are, therefore, less fewer differences between words and images than one might except expect .

This passage misused hyphens in various places. One key issue is the hyphenation of well-known : this is fine when the word precedes the term it is modifying (i.e., “well-known” facts ). But this term is not hyphenated otherwise, so we have removed the hyphen when it is used in the sentence starting It is well known that children… in this passage.

Another interesting case is the use of less in place of fewer . This traditional “error” is now so widespread that it is considered acceptable in some situations (e.g., on signs for checkout lines saying 10 items or less ). But in formal writing, such as an essay, it would need correcting.

There were also some typos (e.g., misspelling solely as soley ; use of a hyphen in place of a parenthetical en dash; the misspelling of separate ; the confusion of except and expect ). And there were two sentences where articles were missing (e.g., inasmuch as picture and but at image ).

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10 Free Proofreading Tests (To Boost Your Editing Skills)

How about testing your skills through a free proofreading test? Taking free proofreading quizzes will help you improve your editing capabilities rapidly. Can you take these tests without spending a dime? Yes! To make things easy for you, I’ve compiled tests that will help you grasp English grammar rules and common language errors. Are you ready to become a successful proofreader? Let’s do this!

The 10 Best Free Proofreading Tests Online:

1. earn smart online class.

Earn Smart Online Class is an excellent platform for new proofreaders as it offers more than just proofreading tests. The website contains several tips for improving your proofreading skills. Although the proofreading test is short with a few multiple-choice questions, it tests your capability by asking questions where most proofreaders make mistakes. Thus, you can easily test your proofreading skills through this test. The good thing about this website is that besides offering an online test, it also provides a downloadable PDF. Thus, you can choose to take the test at your convenience. It also has an answer key to make sure you check your answers as well!

2. Freelance Writing

As the name suggests, Freelance Writing is a platform dedicated solely to writers. So, if you’re a proofreader, you can get much more from this website. I like this test and would suggest you take it as well because it’s different from many others. It specifically checks your professionalism on the job. The test isn’t composed of multiple-choice questions but of one paragraph with only a few grammatical errors. This test trains you to check documents written by professional writers as well. You’ll also find the solution at the end, which explicitly explains how it works to help improve your proofreading skills.

3. Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

The proofreading test by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) is perhaps the best choice for people who want to test their copy-editing skills through a credible source. Unlike many other tests, it contains several multiple-choice questions. The questions also focus on a broad spectrum wherein you’ll have to highlight grammar mistakes, punctuation errors, language use, etc. The website has 14 quizzes, and you can download the PDF version of the test. You’ll also have to download the answer key, which is right next to the quiz. The best thing I like about this free proofreading test is that it focuses not only on grammar and spelling mistakes. Instead, you’ll learn a lot more to help you become a professional freelance proofreader.

4. Using English for Academic Purposes (UEfAP)

Using English for Academic Purposes (UEfAP) is a credible source with many tips and resources to help you improve your skills in checking copies for errors. It has several quizzes to test your proofreading skills, which you can take after learning the pointers taught by the site. It enables you to assess whether your proofreading skills have improved. Another good thing about this website is that it has a wide assortment of quizzes, including punctuation, parts of speech, spelling, word order, etc. By taking these quizzes, you can have a better grip on various parts of the English language, which will help you a lot in your proofreading career.

5. Grammar Book

Grammar Book is another excellent website for writers and proofreaders because it contains a lot of tips and information to help boost your skills. You can find almost everything about English on this website. So, if you want to learn about proofreading and writing, as well as expanding your vocabulary , it can be an amazing resource. Apart from that, the website has 52 free quizzes and 4 free tests. If you want to access more, you’ll have to subscribe. However, I believe attempting the quizzes and tests is enough to help you improve your English skills . The quizzes are also of different types to help you unlock a broad range of knowledge about proofreading.

6. Portland Proof

7. proofreadnow.com.

ProofreadNow.com is an excellent platform for both beginners and professional proofreaders. However, this quiz can be tough because it challenges you to spot the tiniest mistakes. Their meticulous method is excellent for testing your proofreading skills. That’s why professional proofreaders can also try it to polish their skills even more. The quiz consists of 10 multiple-choice questions, and it won’t take much time to solve them. However, you’ll have to rack your brain to spot and point out the tiniest mistakes. The quiz starts as soon as you select the first answer, and it’ll go on from there. Another thing, there is no do-over once you answer, so you have to think hard before solving.

8. AuthorityPub

9. love to know.

Love To Know is another free online proofreading test that I liked a lot. The test itself is moderate, and the best thing about it is that it’s printable. This feature makes it easier for people who find it difficult to underline and highlight mistakes on the screen. This test won’t tell you the number of mistakes in the document beforehand. You must fish them out. This method is amazing because when clients give you documents to proofread, you will not be told about the number of mistakes as well. So, attempting this test can be an excellent way of getting some practical experience .

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Boost your writing chops with our free, printable editing and proofreading worksheets! Grab tons of practice in going back over a piece of writing and fixing any errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. As hard as self-editing can be for children, our editing and proofreading worksheets pdf make it easy for them to edit with a compilation of exercises, which include identifying and matching proofreading marks, correcting errors in paragraphs, and fixing mistakes in informal letters, to name a few. Get ready to watch the young editors in action!

These worksheets are ideal for children in grade 2 through grade 8.

Matching Proofreading Marks to Their Meanings

Editing is as crucial to writing as writing itself. Give 2nd grade and 3rd grade kids a warm welcome to proofreading with our worksheets on matching proofreading symbols to their meanings.

Editing Paragraphs

When we edit and proofread, our writing becomes refined. Learners in grade 2 and grade 3 read the paragraphs, focus on the errors, and answer the editing and proofreading questions here.

Identifying Errors in Sentences & Writing the Number of Errors

Capitalize the first word in a sentence. Use a period at the end of a sentence. Let grade 4 and grade 5 kids stick to such rules as they use proofreading marks to indicate errors and write the number of errors for each type.

Identifying Errors in Sentences and Writing the Number of Errors

Rewriting Sentences Correctly

Funnel your energy into these editing and proofreading worksheets for 4th grade and 5th grade, where you correct the errors in capitalization, grammar, punctuation, and spelling and rewrite each sentence.

Correcting Errors in Informal Letters

Instruct grade 6 and grade 7 kids to rewrite the informal letters in these editing and proofreading worksheets pdf. Let them keep an eye out for errors, making corrections as they go.

Rewriting Newspaper Articles by Correcting the Errors

Watch 6th grade and 7th grade kids read and re-read short articles, correcting mistakes in spelling, capitalization, and grammar in these printable worksheets on editing and proofreading.

Correcting Sentences with Misplaced Modifiers

Everyday English abounds in sentences where modifiers are not placed beside the word/phrase concerned. These worksheets will ensure 8th grade learners will make no longer make such errors.

Correcting Sentences with Dangling Modifiers

Stop running into the dangling modifier dilemma once and for all! Let accuracy and perfection shine through grade 8 children's writing, as these exercises keep the young writers well-guided at all times.

Editing Run-on Sentences

The task in this printable set is for children to make sense of the run-on sentences by using coordinating conjunctions, commas, semicolons, and periods as they see fit.

Indicating Types of Errors in Passages

In these editing and proofreading worksheets pdf, learners are expected to not only identify the errors in short passages, but also use a checklist to indicate the kinds of errors.

Underlining Error-free Sentences

How keen of an eye do you have to spot errors? Observe each set of three sentences in these printable editing and proofreading worksheets, and hone in on the one free from errors.

Correcting Misspelled Words in Sentences

Flex your spelling chops in this pdf set featuring sentences with misspelled words. First, identify the word that is spelled wrong, underline it, and then write the correct spelling.

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Related ela standard: l.5.3.

Learn to edit and revise work is as demanding as learning to be good writer, ask an editor of any publication in digital form or print. We often start by reviewing our own work. I would argue it is best to start by editing the work of others. When we reread our own work, we hear what we intended to write, not what is actually written on the page. Peer editing is a great way to promote this task in your classroom. When begin editing work you will learn better uses of grammar and mechanics. We encourage you to start by reading your work out loud. This will help you easily pinpoint errors and mistakes. These worksheets will help you kick off your proofreading career in a positive manner.

Proofreading Worksheets To Print:

Identifying Proofreading Marks - Pencils work great with this one. Match the proofreading marks with their meanings.

Proofreading for Homophones - You can really think of this one as a spelling worksheet . Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings.

Punctuation Matching - Find those marks that match it all up for you. Something is missing within or at the end of each sentence.

Can You Spot the Errors? - There are a couple of loose spaces in there. Read the paragraph and circle the best option for each numbered section.

Always Check Before You Hit Send! - Grandma sent you a letter. She didn't reread her letter before sending, so now you have to decode it to find out what she wrote.

Spell it Right! - Underline all the spelling errors in the paragraph below. Be careful; some words may be spelled correctly, but it could be the wrong spelling for that context.

Fixing Punctuation Errors - This paragraph is littered with punctuation errors. Circle all the punctuation errors in the paragraph.

Proofreading Bios - Each bio has a few grammatical errors. Rewrite the two mini bios so that they are error free.

Finding Mistakes in Each Other's Writing - Write a short story and purposefully make 5 writing mistakes.

Explain the Errors - Circle the error in each sentence. Explain why it is incorrect and how to fix it.

Did June Spell That Correctly? - June wrote a story, but she is a terrible speller. For each numbered word, identify whether or not it is spelled correctly.

Proofreading Partners - Write a short story in the space provided. Switch papers with a partner.

Sentence-by-Sentence Proofreading - Circle the error in each sentence, and rewrite the sentence on the line.

Fill-in-the-Blank Punctuation - This paragraph is missing some of its punctuation! Fill in each blank with the correct punctuation.

Choose the Best Answer - Read each sentence and circle the letter that explains how to fix the error in the sentence.

How to Proofread?

Proofreading means to read a piece of content to detect for general writing errors, grammatical mistakes, and spelling errors so that you can make sure that the final piece of writing is accurate and correct in all aspects. Proofreading is the last step of the writing process and must be completed carefully. Professional writers proofread their document so that their final document is well written, precise, and easy to read. Students do know how to write an assignment and other literary work but do not know how to proofread it. Proofreading is not an easy process but with a little bit of practice, it becomes easier. Given below are some tips that help one a lot to proofread the document efficiently and easily:

Reading Carefully

Careful reading is a key tool for proofreading. Read every word carefully to make sure that your work is free of errors. Look for spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, and punctuation mistakes.

Look for One Problem at One Time

If you are a beginner in proofreading, then proofread for one type of problem at one time. For example, in the first sitting, look for spelling mistakes only and in second sitting, look for grammatical errors. This technique will help to stay focused while proofreading your document.

Use Computer Software

With the advancement of technology, many different forms of proofreading software is available. When you are done proofreading manually, it might be a good idea to use software to double check. I find that most people get in the habit of going over the errors detected by the software and then manually editing it. I find the reverse to be much more rewarding. Use a spelling checker and other grammatical software to make your final piece of writing accurate in all aspects. The best known software at this time is called Grammarly and they have a pretty extensive free app.

Ask Someone to Proofread

Ask an honest friend to reread the content for you. Ask for the pattern that is confusing him or her, spelling mistakes that you may have ignored, and other errors. Ask for his or her advice regarding how can you further improve your document and try to consider his advice.

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Active and Passive Voice Exercises

Active and Passive Voice Examples with Answers

Active and passive voice are essential for understanding sentence construction and improving writing skills. Vedantu provides a variety of exercises that help students practice converting sentences between active and passive voice. The active and passive voice refers to the verb form, which denotes if the action in the sentence is done or received by the subject.

This article provides students with active and passive voice exercises to help them understand how they work . By practising with our exercises, students will become more confident in identifying and using active and passive voice in their writing. These exercises are prepared to enhance your grammar skills effectively and are perfect for learners of all levels.

It's important for students to fully understand English tenses before they start working on exercises about active and passive voice. Knowing tenses well helps students better grasp how to change sentences from active to passive voice and vice versa. This understanding makes it easier for them to handle the exercises and use the concepts correctly. For quick revision, watch Tenses.

100 Examples of Active and Passive Voice

Here are 100 examples of sentences in both active and passive voice:

Active: She reads the book every night.

Passive: The book is read by her every night.

Active: The chef cooks the meal.

Passive: The meal is cooked by the chef.

Active: The teacher explains the lesson.

Passive: The lesson is explained by the teacher.

Active: They built the house in 2015.

Passive: The house was built in 2015 by them.

Active: The dog chased the cat .

Passive: The cat was chased by the dog.

Active : The company will launch the new product .

Passive: The new product will be launched by the company.

Active: She wrote a letter to her friend.

Passive: A letter was written by her to her friend.

Active: He repairs the car.

Passive: The car is repaired by him.

Active: The artist paints the portrait.

Passive: The portrait is painted by the artist.

Active: The gardener waters the plants .

Passive: The plants are watered by the gardener.

Active: The police officer arrested the thief.

Passive: The thief was arrested by the police officer.

Active: The manager approved the project.

Passive: The project was approved by the manager.

Active: The child is eating the cookies.

Passive: The cookies are being eaten by the child.

Active: The scientist discovered a new element.

Passive: A new element was discovered by the scientist.

Active: The volunteers are cleaning the park.

Passive: The park is being cleaned by the volunteers.

Active: The president delivered a speech.

Passive: A speech was delivered by the president.

Active: The team won the championship.

Passive: The championship was won by the team

Active: The librarian organizes the books.

Passive: The books are organized by the librarian.

Active: The engineer designed the bridge.

Passive: The bridge was designed by the engineer.

Active: The nurse is helping the patient.

Passive: The patient is being helped by the nurse.

Active: The students completed the assignment.

Passive: The assignment was completed by the students.

Active: The chef is preparing the dinner.

Passive: The dinner is being prepared by the chef.

Active: The photographer took the picture.

Passive: The picture was taken by the photographer.

Active: The committee made the decision.

Passive: The decision was made by the committee.

Active: The singer performed the song.

Passive: The song was performed by the singer.

Active: The tailor is sewing the dress.

Passive: The dress is being sewn by the tailor.

Active: The author wrote the book.

Passive: The book was written by the author.

Active: The director will shoot the movie.

Passive: The movie will be shot by the director.

Active: The artist is drawing the sketch.

Passive: The sketch is being drawn by the artist.

Active: The player scored the goal.

Passive: The goal was scored by the player.

Active: The farmer harvested the crops.

Passive: The crops were harvested by the farmer.

Active: The driver parked the car.

Passive: The car was parked by the driver.

Active: The designer created the logo.

Passive: The logo was created by the designer.

Active: The mechanic fixed the engine.

Passive: The engine was fixed by the mechanic.

Active: The teacher is grading the exams.

Passive: The exams are being graded by the teacher.

Active: The musician played the piano.

Passive: The piano was played by the musician.

Active: The waiter served the food.

Passive: The food was served by the waiter.

Active: The scientist is conducting the experiment.

Passive: The experiment is being conducted by the scientist.

Active: The judge announced the verdict.

Passive: The verdict was announced by the judge.

Active: The principal addressed the students.

Passive: The students were addressed by the principal.

Active: The guard locked the door.

Passive: The door was locked by the guard.

Active: The cat chased the mouse.

Passive: The mouse was chased by the cat.

Active: The artist is sculpting the statue.

Passive: The statue is being sculpted by the artist.

Active: The team is developing the software.

Passive: The software is being developed by the team.

Active: The fisherman caught a big fish .

Passive: A big fish was caught by the fisherman.

Active: The author signed the books.

Passive: The books were signed by the author.

Active: The janitor cleans the floor.

Passive: The floor is cleaned by the janitor.

Active: The lawyer defended the client.

Passive: The client was defended by the lawyer.

Active: The manager will supervise the project.

Passive: The project will be supervised by the manager.

Active: The technician repaired the computer.

Passive: The computer was repaired by the technician.

Active: The poet composed a beautiful poem.

Passive: A beautiful poem was composed by the poet.

Active: The chef will bake the cake.

Passive: The cake will be baked by the chef.

Active: The students are writing the report.

Passive: The report is being written by the students.

Active: The scientist discovered a cure.

Passive: A cure was discovered by the scientist.

Active: The children flew the kites.

Passive: The kites were flown by the children.

Active: The coach trained the athletes.

Passive: The athletes were trained by the coach.

Active: The gardener planted the flowers.

Passive: The flowers were planted by the gardener.

Active: The actor memorised the lines .

Passive: The lines were memorised by the actor.

Active: The company shipped the package.

Passive: The package was shipped by the company.

Active: The writer edited the manuscript.

Passive: The manuscript was edited by the writer.

Active: The cat scratched the furniture.

Passive: The furniture was scratched by the cat.

Active: The pilot flew the aeroplane.

Passive: The aeroplane was flown by the pilot.

Active: The nurse administered the medication.

Passive: The medication was administered by the nurse.

Active: The student answered the question.

Passive: The question was answered by the student.

Active: The team will complete the project.

Passive: The project will be completed by the team.

Active: The president signed the bill.

Passive: The bill was signed by the president.

Active: The director will release the film.

Passive: The film will be released by the director.

Active: The chef prepared the meal.

Passive: The meal was prepared by the chef.

Active: The artist is creating the mural.

Passive: The mural is being created by the artist.

Active: The journalist wrote the article.

Passive: The article was written by the journalist.

Active: The soldier defended the country.

Passive: The country was defended by the soldier.

Active: The teacher taught the students.

Passive: The students were taught by the teacher.

Active: The carpenter built the table.

Passive: The table was built by the carpenter.

Active: The designer will sketch the blueprint.

Passive: The blueprint will be sketched by the designer.

Active: The singer sang the song.

Passive: The song was sung by the singer.

Active: The team is solving the problem.

Passive: The problem is being solved by the team.

Active: The dog fetched the ball.

Passive: The ball was fetched by the dog.

Active: The architect designed the building.

Passive: The building was designed by the architect.

Active: The baker made the bread.

Passive: The bread was made by the baker.

Active: The firefighter extinguished the fire .

Passive: The fire was extinguished by the firefighter.

Active: The clerk filed the documents.

Passive: The documents were filed by the clerk.

Active: The athlete broke the record.

Passive: The record was broken by the athlete.

Active: The chef garnished the dish.

Passive: The dish was garnished by the chef.

Active: The driver delivered the packages.

Passive: The packages were delivered by the driver.

Active: The plumber fixed the leak.

Passive: The leak was fixed by the plumber.

Active: The teacher is reviewing the essays.

Passive: The essays are being reviewed by the teacher.

Active: The conductor led the orchestra.

Passive: The orchestra was led by the conductor.

Active: The accountant prepared the financial report.

Passive: The financial report was prepared by the accountant.

Active: The artist framed the painting.

Passive: The painting was framed by the artist.

Active: The police caught the criminal.

Passive: The criminal was caught by the police.

Active: The judge sentenced the defendant.

Passive: The defendant was sentenced by the judge.

Active: The secretary scheduled the meeting.

Passive: The meeting was scheduled by the secretary.

Active: The chef is chopping the vegetables.

Passive: The vegetables are being chopped by the chef.

Active: The author is signing the books.

Passive: The books are being signed by the author.

Active: The gardener is mowing the lawn.

Passive: The lawn is being mowed by the gardener.

Active: The team is planning the event.

Passive: The event is being planned by the team.

Active: The teacher is grading the tests.

Passive: The tests are being graded by the teacher.

Active: The mechanic is repairing the bike.

Passive: The bike is being repaired by the mechanic.

Active: The painter is painting the house.

Passive: The house is being painted by the painter.

Active: The children are playing the game.

Passive: The game is being played by the children.

These examples will help you understand the transformation between active and passive voice in various contexts.

Active And Passive Voice Exercises All Tenses

Active and passive voice exercises for all tenses help students learn how to change sentences between these two forms. These exercises make it easier to understand how actions are described in different tenses and improve writing skills.

Present Simple Active and Passive Voice

In the Present Simple tense, the active and passive voices have distinct forms:

Active Voice (Present Simple)

Structure: Subject + Base Form of Verb (+ s/es for third person singular)

Example: "She writes a letter."

Passive Voice (Present Simple)

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "A letter is written by her."

Note: In the passive voice, the focus shifts from the doer (subject) to the action and the receiver of the action.

Present Simple Active and Passive Voice Exercise

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

The teacher explains the lesson.

The company produces high-quality goods.

The chef prepares delicious meals.

The artist paints beautiful pictures.

The student answers the questions.

2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

The homework is completed by the students.

The letter is delivered by the postman.

The song is sung by the choir.

The building is designed by the architect.

The exam is taken by the candidates.

3. Fill in the Blanks:

The car __________ (wash) by the mechanic every week. (Passive)

The children __________ (play) in the park after school. (Active)

The novel __________ (write) by the famous author. (Passive)

The manager __________ (meet) with the team every Monday. (Active)

4. Complete the Sentences:

The book __________ (read) by many people. (Passive)

She __________ (teach) English at the school. (Active)

The food __________ (prepare) by the chef in the kitchen. (Passive)

They __________ (visit) the museum every summer. (Active)

The lesson is explained by the teacher.

High-quality goods are produced by the company.

Delicious meals are prepared by the chef.

Beautiful pictures are painted by the artist.

The questions are answered by the student.

The students complete the homework.

The postman delivers the letter.

The choir sings the song.

The architect designs the building.

The candidates take the exam.

The car is washed by the mechanic every week. (Passive)

The children play in the park after school. (Active)

The novel is written by the famous author. (Passive)

The manager meets with the team every Monday. (Active)

The book is read by many people. (Passive)

She teaches English at the school. (Active)

The food is prepared by the chef in the kitchen. (Passive)

They visit the museum every summer. (Active)

Present Continuous Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Present Continuous)

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + Verb + ing

Example: "The chef is cooking the meal."

Subject: The chef

Verb: is cooking

Object: the meal

Passive Voice (Present Continuous)

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + being + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The meal is being cooked by the chef."

Subject: The meal

Verb: is being cooked

Agent (doer): by the chef

Key Points:

In Active Voice: The subject is performing the action right now.

In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object receiving the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.

Present Continuous Active And Passive Voice Excercise

The chef is preparing the dinner.

The children are watching a movie.

The company is launching a new product.

The team is designing a new logo.

The artist is creating a new sculpture.

The dinner is being prepared by the chef.

A movie is being watched by the children.

A new product is being launched by the company.

A new logo is being designed by the team.

A new sculpture is being created by the artist.

The house __________ (paint) by the workers right now. (Passive)

The students __________ (study) for their exams at the moment. (Active)

The new software __________ (develop) by the tech team. (Passive)

The children __________ (play) in the backyard. (Active)

The song __________ (perform) by the band tonight. (Passive)

She __________ (write) a report for the meeting. (Active)

The documents __________ (review) by the manager. (Passive)

They __________ (build) a new playground. (Active)

The house is being painted by the workers right now. (Passive)

The students are studying for their exams at the moment. (Active)

The new software is being developed by the tech team. (Passive)

The children are playing in the backyard. (Active)

The song is being performed by the band tonight. (Passive)

She is writing a report for the meeting. (Active)

The documents are being reviewed by the manager. (Passive)

They are building a new playground. (Active)

Present Perfect Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Present Perfect)

Structure: Subject + has/have + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The chef has cooked the meal."

Verb: has cooked

Passive Voice (Present Perfect)

Structure: Subject + has/have + been + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The meal has been cooked by the chef."

Verb: has been cooked

In Active Voice: The subject has completed the action.

In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object that has been affected by the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.

Present Perfect Active and Passive Voice Exercises

The chef has prepared the meal.

The students have completed their assignments.

The company has launched the new product.

The artist has painted the mural.

The teacher has graded the exams.

The meal has been prepared by the chef.

The assignments have been completed by the students.

The new product has been launched by the company.

The mural has been painted by the artist.

The exams have been graded by the teacher.

The report __________ (finish) by the team. (Passive)

She __________ (read) the novel already. (Active)

The cake __________ (bake) by my mother . (Passive)

They __________ (visit) the museum recently. (Active)

The project __________ (complete) by the end of the week. (Passive)

He __________ (write) a letter to his friend. (Active)

The house __________ (sell) recently. (Passive)

The students __________ (finish) their homework. (Active)

The report has been finished by the team. (Passive)

She has read the novel already. (Active)

The cake has been baked by my mother. (Passive)

They have visited the museum recently. (Active)

The project will be completed by the end of the week. (Passive)

He has written a letter to his friend. (Active)

The house has been sold recently. (Passive)

The students have finished their homework. (Active)

Past Simple Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Past Simple)

Structure: Subject + Past Tense of Verb

Example: "The chef cooked the meal."

Verb: cooked

Passive Voice (Past Simple)

Structure: Subject + was/were + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The meal was cooked by the chef."

Verb: was cooked

In Active Voice: The subject performed the action at a specific time in the past.

In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object that received the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.

Past Simple Active and Passive Voice Exercise

The chef cooked the meal.

The students finished their project.

The company launched the new product.

The artist painted the portrait.

The manager approved the proposal.

The meal was cooked by the chef.

The project was finished by the students.

The new product was launched by the company.

The portrait was painted by the artist.

The proposal was approved by the manager.

The letter __________ (send) by the secretary yesterday. (Passive)

She __________ (write) a report last week. (Active)

The car __________ (repair) by the mechanic last month . (Passive)

They __________ (enjoy) the concert last night. (Active)

The house __________ (build) by the construction team last year. (Passive)

He __________ (complete) his assignment on time. (Active)

The movie __________ (direct) by a famous filmmaker. (Passive)

The children __________ (play) in the park all afternoon. (Active)

The letter was sent by the secretary yesterday. (Passive)

She wrote a report last week. (Active)

The car was repaired by the mechanic last month. (Passive)

They enjoyed the concert last night. (Active)

The house was built by the construction team last year. (Passive)

He completed his assignment on time. (Active)

The movie was directed by a famous filmmaker. (Passive)

The children played in the park all afternoon. (Active)

Past Continuous Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Past Continuous)

Structure: Subject + was/were + Verb + ing

Example: "The chef was cooking the meal."

Verb: was cooking

Passive Voice (Past Continuous)

Structure: Subject + was/were + being + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The meal was being cooked by the chef."

Verb: was being cooked

In Active Voice: The subject was in the process of performing the action in the past.

In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object being affected by the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.

Past Continuous Active and Passive Voice Exercises

The chef was cooking the meal.

The students were studying for their exams.

The company was developing a new software.

The artist was creating a sculpture.

The team was building a new playground.

The meal was being cooked by the chef.

The exams were being studied for by the students.

A new software was being developed by the company.

A sculpture was being created by the artist.

A new playground was being built by the team.

The book __________ (read) by the students when the teacher arrived. (Passive)

She __________ (write) a letter all afternoon. (Active)

The house __________ (paint) by the workers during the summer. (Passive)

They __________ (watch) a movie when the power went out. (Active)

The presentation __________ (prepare) by the team all week. (Passive)

He __________ (fix) the car while it was raining. (Active)

The project __________ (complete) by the end of the month. (Passive)

The children __________ (play) outside when it started to snow. (Active)

The book was being read by the students when the teacher arrived. (Passive)

She was writing a letter all afternoon. (Active)

The house was being painted by the workers during the summer. (Passive)

They were watching a movie when the power went out. (Active)

The presentation was being prepared by the team all week. (Passive)

He was fixing the car while it was raining. (Active)

The project will be completed by the end of the month. (Passive)

The children were playing outside when it started to snow. (Active)

Past Perfect Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Past Perfect)

Structure: Subject + had + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The chef had cooked the meal."

Verb: had cooked

Passive Voice (Past Perfect)

Structure: Subject + had + been + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The meal had been cooked by the chef."

Verb: had been cooked

In Active Voice: The subject had completed the action before another past event.

In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object that had been affected by the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.

Past Perfect Active and Passive Voice Exercises

The chef had prepared the meal before the guests arrived.

The students had completed their assignments by the deadline.

The company had launched the new product before the trade show.

The artist had painted the portrait before the exhibition.

The manager had approved the report before the meeting.

The meal had been prepared by the chef before the guests arrived.

The assignments had been completed by the students by the deadline.

The new product had been launched by the company before the trade show.

The portrait had been painted by the artist before the exhibition.

The report had been approved by the manager before the meeting.

The book __________ (finish) by the author before the publisher contacted him. (Passive)

She __________ (submit) the application before the deadline. (Active)

The house __________ (sell) by the time the new owners arrived. (Passive)

They __________ (complete) the project before the end of the month. (Active)

The letter __________ (write) by the assistant before the boss arrived. (Passive)

He __________ (repair) the car before the trip. (Active)

The results __________ (announce) by the committee before the event. (Passive)

The children __________ (finish) their homework before dinner. (Active)

The book had been finished by the author before the publisher contacted him. (Passive)

She had submitted the application before the deadline. (Active)

The house had been sold by the time the new owners arrived. (Passive)

They had completed the project before the end of the month. (Active)

The letter had been written by the assistant before the boss arrived. (Passive)

He had repaired the car before the trip. (Active)

The results had been announced by the committee before the event. (Passive)

The children had finished their homework before dinner. (Active)

Future Simple Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Future Simple)

Structure: Subject + will + Base Form of Verb

Example: "The chef will cook the meal."

Passive Voice (Future Simple)

Structure: Subject + will + be + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The meal will be cooked by the chef."

Future Simple Active and Passive Voice Exercises

Convert Active to Passive Voice:

Active: "The teacher will explain the lesson."

Passive: "The lesson will be explained by the teacher."

Convert Passive to Active Voice:

Passive: "The book will be read by the students."

Active: "The students will read the book."

Fill in the Blanks:

"The new product __________ (launch) next month." (Active)

"The new product __________ (be launch) by the company next month."

Complete the Sentences:

"By next year, the project __________ (complete) by the team." (Passive)

"She __________ (deliver) the speech at the conference." (Active)

Identify the Voice:

"The cake will be decorated by the chef."

"They will build a new playground next summer."

Active: "will be launched" Passive: "will be launched"

Passive: "will be completed" Active: "will deliver"

Passive: "The cake will be decorated by the chef." Active: "They will build a new playground next summer."

Future Continuous Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Future Continuous)

Structure: Subject + will be + Verb + ing

Example: "The chef will be preparing the dinner."

Verb: will be preparing

Object: the dinner

Passive Voice (Future Continuous)

Structure: Subject + will be + being + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The dinner will be being prepared by the chef."

Subject: The dinner

Verb: will be being prepared

In Active Voice: The subject will be in the process of performing an action at a specific time in the future.

In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object receiving the action, and the doer (agent) may be included. The passive construction emphasizes the action being done to the subject rather than who is performing the action.

Future Continuous Active And Passive Voice Exercises

The chef will be preparing the dinner.

The students will be completing their projects.

The company will be launching the new product.

The artist will be painting the mural.

The team will be building the new playground.

The dinner will be being prepared by the chef.

The projects will be being completed by the students.

The new product will be being launched by the company.

The mural will be being painted by the artist.

The new playground will be being built by the team.

The report __________ (review) by the committee next week. (Passive)

She __________ (write) a letter during the meeting. (Active)

The car __________ (wash) by the staff tomorrow. (Passive)

They __________ (work) on the new design all day. (Active)

The presentation __________ (prepare) by the team this week. (Passive)

He __________ (fix) the computer while it’s malfunctioning. (Active)

The concert __________ (hold) at the park next month. (Passive)

The children __________ (enjoy) the amusement park tomorrow. (Active)

The report will be being reviewed by the committee next week. (Passive)

She will be writing a letter during the meeting. (Active)

The car will be washed by the staff tomorrow. (Passive)

They will be working on the new design all day. (Active)

The presentation will be prepared by the team this week. (Passive)

He will be fixing the computer while it’s malfunctioning. (Active)

The concert will be held at the park next month. (Passive)

The children will be enjoying the amusement park tomorrow. (Active)

Future Perfect Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Future Perfect)

Structure: Subject + will have + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The chef will have prepared the meal."

Verb: will have prepared

Passive Voice (Future Perfect)

Structure: Subject + will have been + Past Participle of Verb

Example: "The meal will have been prepared by the chef."

Verb: will have been prepared

In Active Voice: The subject will have completed an action by a specific point in the future.

In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object receiving the action, with the doer (agent) sometimes included. The passive construction emphasizes the completion of the action on the subject.

Future Perfect Active And Passive Voice Exercises

The chef will have prepared the meal by noon.

The students will have completed their assignments by the end of the week.

The company will have launched the new product by the conference.

The artist will have painted the mural by the time the exhibition opens.

The manager will have approved the budget by the meeting.

The meal will have been prepared by the chef by noon.

The assignments will have been completed by the students by the end of the week.

The new product will have been launched by the company by the conference.

The mural will have been painted by the artist by the time the exhibition opens.

The budget will have been approved by the manager by the meeting.

The report __________ (finish) by the team before the deadline. (Passive)

She __________ (complete) the project by the end of the month. (Active)

The house __________ (sell) by the real estate agent before the new year. (Passive)

They __________ (design) the new website by the time it is launched. (Active)

The presentation __________ (prepare) by the team by Friday. (Passive)

He __________ (fix) the computer before the office opens. (Active)

The report will have been finished by the team before the deadline. (Passive)

She will have completed the project by the end of the month. (Active)

The house will have been sold by the real estate agent before the new year. (Passive)

They will have designed the new website by the time it is launched. (Active)

The presentation will have been prepared by the team by Friday. (Passive)

He will have fixed the computer before the office opens. (Active)

The results will have been announced by the committee before the event. (Passive)

The children will have finished their homework before dinner. (Active)

Test your Knowledge on Active and Passive Voice

Task 1: Convert Sentences

Convert the following active voice sentences to passive voice, and vice versa.

Active to Passive: The teacher explains the lesson.

Passive to Active: The cake was baked by Mary.

Active to Passive: The scientist will conduct the experiment.

Passive to Active: The report has been written by the intern.

Active to Passive: The team is designing a new product.

Task 2: Identify the Voice

Identify whether the following sentences are in active or passive voice.

The book was read by the entire class.

She is cooking dinner for the family.

The film will be released next month.

The gardener waters the plants every morning.

The project has been completed ahead of schedule.

Task 3: Complete the Sentences

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in either active or passive voice .

The report __________ (finish) by the end of the day. (Passive)

The chef __________ (prepare) dinner when the guests arrived. (Active)

The new software __________ (launch) next quarter. (Passive)

The painting __________ (sell) at the auction last week. (Passive)

Task 4: Convert Tenses

Convert the following sentences to the specified tense, ensuring correct usage of active and passive voice.

Present Simple to Past Simple (Active to Passive): The company produces high-quality electronics.

Past Continuous to Future Continuous (Passive to Active): The house was being renovated when the storm hit.

Present Perfect to Future Perfect (Active to Passive): She has completed the project.

Future Simple to Present Continuous (Passive to Active): The book will be reviewed by the critics next month.

Past Perfect to Present Simple (Active to Passive): They had delivered the package before the deadline.

Task 5: Transform and Explain

Transform the sentences from active to passive voice and explain the changes made.

Active: The artist created a beautiful painting.

Passive: The students are writing a report for the class project.

Active: The chef will prepare a special dish for the event.

Passive: The manager has approved the new policy.

Active: The children were enjoying the party when the rain started.

Find out if you got them all right from the answers below.

Active to Passive: The lesson is explained by the teacher.

Passive to Active: Mary baked the cake.

Active to Passive: The experiment will be conducted by the scientist.

Passive to Active: The intern has written the report.

Active to Passive: A new product is being designed by the team.

The book was read by the entire class.- Passive

She is cooking dinner for the family. - Active

The film will be released next month. - Passive

The gardener waters the plants every morning. - Active

The project has been completed ahead of schedule. - Passive

The report will be finished by the end of the day. (Passive)

The chef was preparing dinner when the guests arrived. (Active)

The new software will be launched next quarter. (Passive)

The children were playing in the park all afternoon. (Active)

The painting was sold at the auction last week. (Passive)

Present Simple to Past Simple (Active to Passive): High-quality electronics were produced by the company.

Past Continuous to Future Continuous (Passive to Active): They will be renovating the house when the storm hits.

Present Perfect to Future Perfect (Active to Passive): The project will have been completed by her.

Future Simple to Present Continuous (Passive to Active): The critics are reviewing the book next month.

Past Perfect to Present Simple (Active to Passive): The package is delivered before the deadline.

Active to Passive:

Passive: A beautiful painting was created by the artist.

Explanation: The focus shifts to the painting rather than the artist. The action is emphasized on the object being created.

Passive to Active:

Active: The students are writing a report for the class project.

Explanation: No change needed; sentence is already in active voice.

Passive: A special dish will be prepared by the chef for the event.

Explanation: The focus shifts to the dish being prepared, emphasizing the action done to the dish.

Active: The manager has approved the new policy.

Passive: The party was being enjoyed by the children when the rain started.

Explanation: The focus shifts to the party being enjoyed, emphasizing the action done to the party.

If you are finding difficulty in answering the questions, Watch Active and Passive Voice Video and strengthen your concept.

Takeaways from this Page

Practising active and passive voice helps you improve your writing skills. In the active voice, the subject performs the action, making sentences direct and clear. For example, "The teacher explains the lesson." This style is usually more straightforward and easier to understand.

In the passive voice, the action is emphasised, and the subject receiving the action comes first. For instance, "The lesson is explained by the teacher." This is useful when you want to focus on the action or when the doer is unknown.

By practising these exercises, you learn how to choose the right voice for different situations. Understanding the concept behind both voices allows you to write more effectively, making your sentences clearer and more impactful. Regular practice will help you use both active and passive voice correctly and creatively in your writing.

FAQs on Active and Passive Voice Exercises

1. What is the difference between active and passive voice?

Active Voice: The subject performs the action. Example: "The cat chased the mouse."

Passive Voice: The action is performed on the subject. Example: "The mouse was chased by the cat."

2. Why should I practice both active and passive voice?

Practising both helps you write more clearly and effectively, allowing you to choose the best voice for different contexts and emphasis.

3. How do I convert an active sentence to a passive voice?

Identify the object of the active sentence, move it to the subject position, use a form of "be" plus the past participle of the verb, and optionally include the original subject with "by."

4. Can all active voice sentences be converted to passive voice?

No, not all sentences work well in passive voice. Sentences without a clear object or with an intransitive verb (one that does not take an object) usually do not convert well.

5. When should I use passive voice?

Use passive voice when you want to emphasize the action or the receiver of the action, or when the doer is unknown or less important.

6. How do I recognise the passive voice in a sentence?

Look for a form of "be" (am, is, are, was, were, will be, etc.) followed by a past participle verb. Example: "The book was read by many students."

7. How can I practice active and passive voice effectively?

Use exercises that involve converting sentences between active and passive voice, identifying voice in given sentences, and creating sentences in both voices.

8. Are there any common mistakes to avoid when using passive voice?

Avoid using passive voice excessively, as it can make writing unclear or wordy. Ensure that the sentence still makes sense and clearly conveys the intended meaning.

9. Can passive voice make writing less direct or engaging?

Yes, passive voice can sometimes make sentences less direct or engaging. It’s important to use it appropriately based on the context and desired emphasis.

10. How does tense affect active and passive voice?

Tense affects how forms of "be" and past participles are used. Ensure that the tense is consistent when converting between voices.

13. How can I improve my understanding of active and passive voice?

Practise regularly with varied exercises, read examples, and analyze how different voices affect sentence meaning and clarity.

14. How can I effectively practice simple present tense active and passive voice exercises to improve my understanding of these concepts?

To effectively practice simple present tense active and passive voice exercises, start by understanding the basic structures: Active Voice (Subject + verb + object) and Passive Voice (Subject + form of "be" + past participle). Convert sentences between the two voices regularly. Use worksheets and exercises provided by Vedantu for practice and create your own sentences to deepen understanding.

15. Can passive voice be used in informal writing?

While passive voice is more common in formal writing, it can be used in informal writing as well, especially when the action or result is more important than who performed it.

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If so, here's a fun proofreading quiz for you to take. Take our quiz to test your basic proofreading knowledge and see if you can catch every single typo. See if you can get every question right and ace the entire quiz. And don't look for any of the answers online, so you can really step up to the challenge!
Editing & Proofreading Worksheets
Paragraph Editing Worksheets. Editing goes beyond proofreading abilities, such as knowledge of writing conventions, editing marks, and proofreading skills. You also need to understand the whole writing process while adhering to a style guide and following a smooth flow. This is how editing and proofreading differ.
Proofreading and Editing Worksheets
The following collection of worksheets will introduce your students to proofreading and editing. These worksheets will walk you through the process of using shorthand while editing. We will introduce you to commonly used symbols that you may find helpful as you review your own work. Remember these lessons and worksheets are made to help you ...
Editing and Proofing Worksheets
Use this "Printable Writing Worksheet" to help get in the routine of proofing and editing. Grade Levels: 9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12. CCSS Code (s): W.9-10.5, W.11-12.5. The worksheets listed below give your student the important practice of proofing and editing their work. Click to view and print!
Writing Samples to Help You Practice Proofreading
At Knowadays, we love to help you improve your proofreading skills.So today, we're giving you three short passages of text to practice on. They are written in American English. Just copy and paste each passage into a Microsoft Word document and make any changes you feel are necessary (focusing on clear errors rather than style, phrasing, etc., for this exercise).
10 Free Proofreading Tests (To Boost Your Editing Skills)
10. Sporcle. What draws my attention to Sporcle's proofreading test is that it has 25 questions and is much longer than standard proofreading tests. Also, unlike many other free proofreading tests, you only have a fixed time of 8 minutes to solve all 25 questions.
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Discussion on these points can be used to prime those who are unsure of what to include in their own writing work. Page 6 - My winnings! Email (informal). Also includes a paragraphing exercise. Page 8 - Walking. Email (informal). Also includes a paragraphing exercise. reading. Dinner for four.
Editing and Proofreading Worksheets
Boost your writing chops with our free, printable editing and proofreading worksheets! Grab tons of practice in going back over a piece of writing and fixing any errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. As hard as self-editing can be for children, our editing and proofreading worksheets pdf make it easy for them to edit ...
Proofreading Worksheets
Proofreading is not an easy process but with a little bit of practice, it becomes easier. Given below are some tips that help one a lot to proofread the document efficiently and easily: Reading Carefully. Careful reading is a key tool for proofreading. Read every word carefully to make sure that your work is free of errors.
21 Proofreading English ESL worksheets pdf & doc
21 Proofreading English ESL worksheets pdf & doc. SORT BY. Most popular. TIME PERIOD. All-time. KumarYash. Proofreading WS. This is a Proofreadi. 1611 uses. KumarYash. Proofreading 3. It is proofreading w. 473 uses. ... Practice using sixte. 3269 uses. LiliyaB. We Go In For Sport E. Drill using six comm.
Active and Passive Voice Exercises
Here are 100 examples of sentences in both active and passive voice: Active: She reads the book every night. Passive: The book is read by her every night. Active: The chef cooks the meal. Passive: The meal is cooked by the chef. Active: The teacher explains the lesson. Passive: The lesson is explained by the teacher. Active: They built the house in 2015. ...

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