Proof correction Symbols-Unit 2 communication Skills

I am going to proof correct some exercises that have been given to me. First of all, I am going to write
them out as the wrong paragraph and then correct it to make the right one. I will highlight the errors.

Exercise 1

Decimal Currency was introduced into this country in February, 1971. Before that time, we had a
system in which 12 Pence made a Shilling and 20 Shillings made a Pound

Proof Correction

Decimal currency was introduced into this country in February, 1971. Before that time, we had a
system in which 12 pence made a shilling and 20 shillings made a pound.

Exercise 2

Although it is not a native of great britain the peacock is quite common, being kept as an ornamental
bird in the gardens, parks and stately homes such as warwick castle.

Proof Correction

Although it is not a native of Great Britain the peacock is quite common, being kept as an ornamental
bird in the gardens, parks and stately homes such as Warwick Castle.

Exercise 3

All the bravery in the world wont buy a new engine or repair a damaged boat. That takes hard cash
and because the lifeboats still rely entirely on voluntary contributions the cash has to come from you.

Proof Correction

All the bravery in the world wont buy a new engine or repair a damaged boat.

That takes hard cash and because the lifeboats still rely entirely on voluntary contributions the cash
has to come from you.

Exercise 4

British and French Railway as well as a number of private companies, operate hovercraft across the
English Channel.

The main English ports for this traffic are Dover and Ramsgate and the corresponding French ports
are Calais and Boulogne-Sur-Mer.

Proof Correction

British and French Railway as well as a number of private companies, operate hovercraft across the
English Channel. The main English ports for this traffic are Dover and Ramsgate and the
corresponding French ports are Calais and Boulogne-Sur-Mer.

Exercise 5
All the children need lots of toys if they are to grow up as normal Adults. Toys are very important
because whilst children are playing with them they learn a great deal. A children playing with a doll
or teddy bear is learning to give love and affection and to accept responsibility.

Proof Correction

All the children need if they are to grow up as normal Adults. Toys are very important because whilst
children play with them they learn a great deal. A children playing with a doll or teddy is learning to
give love and affection and to accept responsibility.

Exercise 6

Jones Homes plc invite you to inspect their new luxury home, the Melrose.

The Melrose has two-three bathrooms and is complete with a fully-fitted kitchen which includes a
built-in oven and hob.

Proof Correction

Jones Homes plc invite you to inspect their new luxury home, the Melrose.

The Melrose has two-three bathrooms and is complete with a fully-fitted kitchen which includes a
built-in oven and hob.

Exercise 7

The dandelion is one of our most common weeds. It is a plant which everyone surely knows.

Proof Correction

The dandelion is one of our most common weeds. It is a plant which surely everyone knows.

Exercise 8

Birds of Paradise are () birds which are found only in the jungles of () New Guinea. There are a
number of these so-called Birds of paradise and all famous for their () long golden tail feathers. These
birds are rarely seen and few have ever been brought back alive to this country instead you will have
to visit a museum to see stuffed specimens.

Proof Correction

Birds of Paradise are exotic birds which are found only in the exotic jungles of New Guinea. There are
a number of these so-called Birds of paradise and all famous for their beautiful long golden tail
feathers. These birds are rarely seen and few have ever been brought back alive to this country
instead you will have to visit a museum to see stuffed specimens.

Exercise 9

The college offers the following RSA courses in Typewriting:

Core Text Processing Skills

Level 1 Typewriting Skills

Level 2 Typewriting Skills

Level 3 Typewriting Skills

In addition, students can also take the following pitman examinations in Typewriting:

Elementary Typewriting

Intermediate Typewriting

Advanced Typewriting

Proof Correction

The college offers the following RSA courses in Typewriting:

Core Text Processing Skills

Level 1 Typewriting Skills

Level 2 Typewriting Skills

Level 3 Typewriting Skills

In addition, students can also take the following pitman examinations in Typewriting:

Elementary Typewriting

Intermediate Typewriting

Advanced Typewriting

Exercise 10

Christopher Wren received a knighthood in 1674 as a result of the Kings approval of his bold plan to
rebuild the cathedral with a dome.

During the Second World War it miraculously survived the bombing which laid to waste so much of
the surrounding city.

The result is a building much admired by Londoners.

Proof Correction

Christopher Wren received a knighthood in 1674 as a result of the Kings approval of his bold plan to
rebuild the cathedral with a dome.

The result is a building much admired by Londoners.

During the Second World War it miraculously survived the bombing which laid to waste so much of
the surrounding city.