Proof-reading Tests
In order for a learner to achieve the full qualification, a
proof-reading test needs to be passed; these are held
four times a year in February, May, July and
November. To ensure the learner sits the proof-reading test
at the most appropriate time for them, they will need to discuss
their needs with their tutor. Once the learner
has agreed the date for their test, their tutor will
register them with City & Guilds one month in advance of
this date eg for a test on 3 November, a learner will need to be
registered by 30 September. The next available date will be 3
May 2012.
The proof-reading test for the Level 3
Certificate/Diploma for Legal Secretaries
qualification is usually in the format of a passage. The
learner has one hour to find, circle
and correct the thirty errors which
comprise spelling, punctuation, consistency, grammar and
presentation.
To practise, download the attached past
proof-reading tests.
- November 2007
(PDF, 110KB)
- February 2008
(PDF, 261KB)
- May 2008 (PDF,
229KB)
- November 2008 (PDF,
265KB)
- February 2009
(PDF, 275KB)
- May 2009 (PDF,
265KB)
- November 2009 (PDF,
260KB)
- February 2010
(PDF, 272KB)
- May 2010 (PDF,
264KB)
- July 2010 (PDF,
243KB)
- November 2010
(PDF, 257KB)
- February 2011
(PDF, 253KB)
- May 2011 (PDF,
248KB)
Their respective marking schemes are below.
- November 2007
(m/s) (PDF, 187KB)
- February 2008
(m/s) (PDF, 213KB)
- May 2008 (m/s)
(PDF, 185KB)
- November 2008
(m/s) (PDF, 193KB)
- February 2009
(m/s) (PDF, 209KB)
- May 2009 (m/s)
(PDF, 204KB)
- November 2009
(m/s) (PDF, 200KB)
- February 2010
(m/s) (PDF, 205KB)
- May 2010 (m/s)
(PDF, 212KB)
- July 2010 (m/s)
(PDF, 191KB)
- November 2010
(m/s) (PDF, 183KB)
- February 2011
(m/s) (PDF, 196KB)
- May 2011 (m/s)
(PDF, 204KB)