Eliminating Wordiness

The teacher became increasingly frustrated with the rowdy student who acted in a wild, disorderly manner.

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• who acted wildly.

• whom acted wildly.

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I think maybe I might possibly have met them all.

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• perhaps I've

• I've possibly

• I've

He also began to calculate annual tables of yearly sets of astronomical data, which became the basis for almanacs published under his name from 1792 through 1797.

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• covering a year's worth

• about twelve months

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_____ implies eliminating wordiness

• Completeness

• Conciseness

• Correctness

_______ emphasizes on avoiding complex phrases and enhances the meaning of the message.

• Correctness

• Completeness

• Clarity

means expressions that repeat meanings in a single sentence.

• Cliche

• Redundancy

• Slang

What are some strategies for writing more concisely?

• Using passive voice

• Removing unnecessary words, using active voice, avoiding redundant phrases, and organizing information in a clear and logical manner.

• Including redundant phrases

• Using as many words as possible

What is the downside of using wordiness in writing?

• The downside of using wordiness in writing is that it can make the text difficult to read and understand, leading to a loss of clarity and impact.

• Wordiness in writing has no impact on the readability of the text

• Wordiness in writing makes the text easier to read and understand

• Wordiness in writing enhances clarity and impact

Which sentence is written concisely: To succeed, one must work hard

• In order to succeed, one must work hard

• If you want to succeed, you have to work hard

• To succeed, one must work hard

• Succeeding requires hard work

How can writers ensure that their writing is clear and to the point?

• By using simple and concise language, organizing their ideas logically, and avoiding unnecessary jargon or complex sentences.

• By writing in a disorganized and confusing manner

• By including as much jargon as possible

• By using long and complicated language