As an editor, I find that reading documents aloud helps me to spot mistakes; errors in grammar generally spoil the flow of the text, so reading aloud makes them stand out. (Fortunately, I work from home, so only my family hears me talking to myself. 😊)
The saying "there is nothing new under the sun" comes from the book of Ecclesiastes (1:9), and it is true. Reading aloud was something I worked out for myself 'on the job', but I've since found many articles advising proofreaders (and others whose work is concerned with English grammar) to read work aloud. Here are just a few examples:
The saying "there is nothing new under the sun" comes from the book of Ecclesiastes (1:9), and it is true. Reading aloud was something I worked out for myself 'on the job', but I've since found many articles advising proofreaders (and others whose work is concerned with English grammar) to read work aloud. Here are just a few examples:
To help develop an instinctive feel for the flow of a sentence, try reading it aloud and insert a comma when you pause . . .(Let’s eat Grandma! How to use, and not use the comma, David Marsh, The Guardian)
Even if you’re just whispering away at your desk, reading aloud is a great way to find and spot mistakes, especially missing punctuation or repeated words.(3 Things You Should Do When Speed Proofreading, Grammarly)
Read aloud - small errors of expression and punctuation are more likely to become obvious if you read aloud.(Effective proof reading, University of Reading)
. . . when you read out loud, you can't help but stumble over typos and missing words.(My Favorite Editing Tip: Read it Aloud, Kate Kiefer Lee)