In a story mentioned in the text, the importance of proofreading in writing was highlighted by
A)courses given at Fortune 500 companies for proofreading.
B)professional communicators rating grammar as more important and teachers rating mechanics as more important.
C)teachers rating it as more important than professional communicators.
D)a misplaced decimal and a misplaced comma.

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The story in the text highlighted the importance of proofreading in writing by mentioning a specific example of a misplaced decimal and a misplaced comma that caused financial losses and embarrassment for a company. This emphasizes the need for careful attention to detail and proofreading in all forms of writing, including in business and professional communications.

In a Story Mentioned in the Text, the Importance of Proofreading