Cripple Creek Posted May 12, 2018 Posted May 12, 2018 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/05/10/insider/copy-edit-this-quiz-12.html
Gray Beard Posted May 12, 2018 Posted May 12, 2018 That was interesting. I didn’t do very well. I thought I knew arcane grammar rules pretty well, but apparently not well enough to be a copy editor for The NY Times.
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 12, 2018 Posted May 12, 2018 Did I pass? Title is spelled wrong. Grammar. Johnny, tell me what I just won.
plenzmd1 Posted May 12, 2018 Posted May 12, 2018 Man, I stunk at that! Took me 3 tries most times, and like 4 or 5 out of twelve, i had to quit after 3 tries. I want my $10 a month back from Prince of Peace.
Fadingpain Posted May 12, 2018 Posted May 12, 2018 Got them all right but 2. I would not consider some of these "clear errors" but rather slightly esoteric judgments in editing, which is why a lot of people are not getting strong scores. It's worth noting that the editor states at the outset of the quiz: "I’m not counting less-than-elegant phrasing that could be improved, or other more subjective editing judgments." Strongly disagree with that...several of these are subjective editing judgments. 1
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 12, 2018 Posted May 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, /dev/null said: Should we notify the authorities of the warning signs you are showing?... And this is about you, the authorities already know about me.
Recommended Posts