Academic writing · Study
proofread
check writing for errors
To proofread writing is to read it carefully to find and correct mistakes.
This vs that
I’ll proofread the essay.
I’ll paraphrase the quotation.
Hear it in real life
Can you send this to the tutor now?
Give me ten minutes to proofread it first.
I always proofread my assignment once on screen and once on paper.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
People normally use the simple verb 'proofread' rather than the technical-sounding alternative.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I need to proofread my essay for find mistakes.
Say: I need to proofread my essay to find mistakes.
Use 'to find' to show the purpose.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
proofread ___ before submitting it
Always proofread your essay before submitting it.
I proofread the report before submitting it to my tutor.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about academic writing.
this suggests that ___
This suggests that the policy needs reviewing.
Academic writing words
Study · Academic writing: the words around “proofread”.
More connectionsEasy to mix up · More academic writing words8
More academic writing words
Your turn: say it out loud
I’ll proofread it before I send it off.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
proofread
check writing for errors
“I always proofread my assignment once on screen and once on paper.”
heytardy