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 rated grammar as more important and teachers rated 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 highlights the importance of proofreading in writing by giving the examples of a misplaced decimal and a misplaced comma, which could have serious consequences. This emphasizes the need for writers to carefully proofread their work before publishing or submitting it.

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