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Please proofread your paragraph before sharing it.
What does Proofread mean?
Proofread means check writing for mistakes.
Dictionary definition
To read written work carefully to find and fix mistakes.
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Proofread in a sentence
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She proofread the story and fixed two spelling errors.
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Writers proofread carefully so their final draft is clear.
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proof · reed · strongest beat: proof
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WordProofread.
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MeaningProofread means check writing for mistakes.
ExampleExample: Please proofread your paragraph before sharing it.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- proof · reed
- Strongest beat
- proof
- Ending
- reed
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on proof.
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Proofread word family
Base word
proofread
noun
proofreading
The act of checking writing.
noun
proofreader
A person who checks writing.
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Proofread means check writing for mistakes.
Common mix-up
Proofread is not the same as ignore. Proofread means proofread means check writing for mistakes.
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Read this model sentence: She proofread the story and fixed two spelling errors. Clue words: story, fixed, two. Underline clue words that show why proofread fits instead of ignore. Now write one new sentence that shows proofread without using the word proofread. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show proofread?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She proofread the story and fixed two spelling errors." Why does proofread fit better than ignore?
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