Check and Recheck Worksheet Part 1: Review Paragraph

Review the paragraph below for proofreading errors. Remember that built-in spelling and grammar checkers will not catch everything. Use the Proofreading Tips and Proofreading Marks to help you proofread the paragraph.

Part 2: Make Corrections

Log onto with your username and password. Or, open your own word processing program.

Select Word then select “Blank Document” to open a new document.

Retype the paragraph with the corrections. Hint: there are two errors that the computer missed. Can you find them and correct them?
Part 3: Reflect

For the final step in this activity you'll reflect on your work and share your insight with your instructor. Copy and paste the two questions below into your Word document. Respond to the questions in 3–5 complete sentences.

What two errors did you find that the computer missed? How did you find the errors?

Why did the spelling and grammar checkers in Word miss some errors?