A Proofreading Tip that Works!

Instant Quiz

Can you correct the error in the sentence below? Scroll to the bottom of today’s post for the answer.  

When the alarm went off, Mr. Harris lead us to the fire exit.

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The April 2022 issue of Psychology Today includes a provocative article about – of all things – proofreading! It makes sense when you think about it: language is a brain function. (My thanks to Margaret Swanson for sending me the link.) 

I have one gripe, though. Here’s author Holly Parker’s advice: “Try rereading what you’ve jotted down while verbalizing it.”

I would change verbalizing into normal English: “reading it aloud.” Never use a fancy word when there’s an easier way to say something.

Click here to read “A Simple and Effective Cognitive Method to Catch Typos and Other Errors.”

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Instant Quiz ANSWER

The past tense of lead is led – the word you need today.

When the alarm went off, Mr. Harris led us to the fire exit.  CORRECT

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