Omitting Words Quiz

Omitting unnecessary words: Which of the following sentences is an example of omitting unnecessary words? A) I am going to the store, do you want to come with me? B) I am going to the store, do you want to come with me or stay here? C) I am going to the store, do you want to come with me or stay here and wait for me?

• I am going to the store, do you want to come with me or stay here and wait for me?

• B

• C

• A

Omitting unnecessary words: Choose the sentence that omits unnecessary words for brevity. A) The weather is nice today, so I think we should go for a walk. B) The weather is nice today, so I think we should go for a walk in the park. C) The weather is nice today, so I think we should go for a walk in the park and enjoy the sunshine.

• The weather is nice today, so I think we should go for a walk in the park and enjoy the sunshine.

• A

• C

• B

Omitting unnecessary words: Which sentence omits unnecessary words for clarity? A) I need to buy some groceries, can you come with me? B) I need to buy some groceries, can you come with me to the store? C) I need to buy some groceries, can you come with me to the store and help me pick out the items?

• C

• A
• I need to buy some groceries, can you come with me to the store and help me pick out the items?

• B

Omitting unnecessary words: Select the sentence that omits unnecessary words for brevity. A) I will be there at 6 pm, so please wait for me. B) I will be there at 6 pm, so please wait for me at the entrance. C) I will be there at 6 pm, so please wait for me at the entrance of the building.

• B

• A

• D

• C

Omitting words for brevity: Which sentence omits words for brevity? A) He is going to the store, do you want to come along? B) He is going to the store, would you like to come along with him? C) He is going to the store, would you like to come along with him and buy some snacks?

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• A) He is going to the store, do you want to come a
• D) He is going to the store, do you want to come along and buy some snacks?

• C) He is going to the store, would you like to come along with him?

• B) He is going to the store, would you like to come along with him and buy some snacks?

Omitting words for brevity: Choose the sentence that omits words for brevity. A) She will be here soon, so please be ready. B) She will be here soon, so please be ready to leave with her. C) She will be here soon, so please be ready to leave with her and go to the party.

• A) She will be here soon, so please be ready.

• B) She will be here soon, so please be ready to go with her.

• C) She will be here soon, so please be ready to leave with her and go to the party.

• D) She will be here soon, so please be ready to leave with her, go to the party, and have fun.

Omitting words for brevity: Which sentence omits words for brevity? A) The movie starts at 7 pm, are you coming? B) The movie starts at 7 pm, are you coming with us? C) The movie starts at 7 pm, are you coming with us to watch the new release?

• A

• B

• C

• The movie starts at 7 pm, are you coming to watch the new release?

Omitting words for clarity: Select the sentence that omits words for clarity. A) I need to go to the bank, can you come with me? B) I need to go to the bank, can you come with me to deposit some money? C) I need to go to the bank, can you come with me to deposit some money and help me fill out the forms?

• C

• D

• B

• A

Omitting words for clarity: Choose the sentence that omits words for clarity. A) We have a meeting at 9 am, are you attending? B) We have a meeting at 9 am, are you attending with us? C) We have a meeting at 9 am, are you attending with us to discuss the new project?

• D) We have a meeting at 9 am, are you attending with us to discuss the new project?

• A

• E) We have a meeting at 9 am, are you attending to discuss the new project?

• F) We have a meeting at 9 am, are you attending to discuss?

Omitting words for clarity: Which sentence omits words for clarity? A) The concert is at 8 pm, are you going? B) The concert is at 8 pm, are you going with us? C) The concert is at 8 pm, are you going with us to enjoy the live music?

• D) The concert is at 8 pm, are you going to join us?

• A) The concert is at 8 pm, are you going?

• C) The concert is at 8 pm, are you going with us to enjoy the live music?

• B) The concert is at 8 pm, are you going with us?