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Correction Redundancy WordinessSet 2

1Error correction: Many teenagers now prefer chatting on the computer to meet face to face.

2Pick the best revised sentence:The new ice cream shop has a big, huge variety of flavors!

3What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence 'I don't want nothing for my birthday' to avoid a double negative?

4Forceful writing is often concise. Conciseness means that a document:

5Does the sentence "It was our CEO who made the announcement" contain an unnecessary filler?

6Do drivers generally obey the rules of the road?

7Omit, Remove, Extraneous, Eliminate: In revision, all of these words mean to .....

8Select the sentence that best eliminates wordiness:"At this point in time, we are unable to make a decision."

9Identify the sentence that avoids unnecessary wordiness.

10Editing for Efficiency: Which revision removes unnecessary repetition of "is" correctly?

11What can you eliminate from this sentence:The microscope revealed a group of organisms that were round in shape and peculiar in nature?

12True or False: The sentence 'He jumped off of the diving board' is the most concise way to state the action.

13When an editor trims an article, what do they do?

14A student wrote this sentence:'The two dogs, they each need a walk.' What is the best way to revise this sentence for clarity and correct grammar?

15Correct the error: The book which I read it was interesting.

16If the bell rings before you finish, it's not a problem if you leave everything. You can come back later and clean it up.

17Complete the sentence to correct the double negative: I could ..... find my phone after the concert because it was so crowded.

18Which statement BEST describes a well-polished final draft?

19Read the following sentence and determine the best revision for clarity and conciseness: "Due to the fact that the weather was bad, the game was postponed."

20Which option best avoids redundancy?Planning in advance is important before the exam.

21The scientific report was full of data that was about penguins and their habitat loss. (omit?)

22Which of the following is an example of concise language?

23Your friend says, 'I barely have no time for video games.' How should you correct your friend's sentence to follow standard grammar rules?

24Which of the following is an example of a concise prompt?

25Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to best complete the following sentences.Lora did not know much about the world. Jim didn't .....

26What part of sentence 10 is redundant?(10) I went downstairs to show my sister how sharp I looked when I was completely and totally done getting ready and to discover what Lisa had said.

27Your friend writes, 'Nobody told me nothing about the project.' What is the best way to revise this sentence to follow standard English grammar?

28I am not mind if you turn on the air-conditioner.A B C D

29Choose the most concise option.

30Zeus now trusts Percy since he proved he was the not the thief.

31Rewrite the sentence 'I don't need no help' without using a double negative.

32We need (A) a little (B) sugars (C) to finish (D) this recipe.(E)

33Choose the correct item.Your supposition is thought ..... correct and just.

34In the sentence 'I haven't seen no one all day', how can you correct the double negative?

35The purpose of writing about literature may be to share your responses, provide knowledge and information about a real literary work, or evaluate a work in review.

36To make the sentence effective, the word that should be removed is .....

37What change needs to be made in the following sentence? He is a really, really good dancer.

38The cartoon artist can add digital shadows to the characters, making them seem more realistic by adding digital shadows to them.What change should be made to the green part?

39Nothing never grows well unless the Snozzcumber soil is loose.

40Many medical clinics have several physician names listed at the facility name, and therefore it is necessary for each of their names to be used when answering the phone

41Financial benefits are the only factor to consider when making a decision concerning college or your career.

42It was so much fun to be in the shopping mall.

43Which is not Revise A.R.M.S.?

44Which element is LEAST important for work experience bullet points?

45Optimization in writing helps to .....

46Which revision removes the redundancy correctly? Although the task is challenging, but students can improve with practice.

47When do writers shorten a sentence by removing unnecessary and redundant words?

48Choose the sentence that eliminates the redundancy.

49Which of the following is a technique for improving prompt clarity?

50Remove redundant details: "The old, ancient castle stood on the hill."

51How would you revise the following sentence to make it more concise? "The reason why he was late was because of the traffic."

52Given the phrase "due to the fact that," which of the following is the most concise and effective revision according to principles of word economy and clarity?

53What part of this explanation sentence needs to be deleted? This evidence supports my point because .....

54Which sentence is wordy?

55What can you eliminate from this sentence:During that time period, many car buyers preferred cars that were pink in color and shiny in appearance?

56Reduce this sentence by deleting repeated information.On a daily basis, I wake up early and work out every day.

57True or False:The sentence 'She doesn't never finish her homework' is a grammatically correct way to say she always finishes it.

58Select the concise version:

59Which of the following is an example of 'Concise' communication?

60Speaking is the only way to communicate with people

61Sammie does not go to that store no more because they have her favorite candy. How can you fix this sentence to make it grammatically correct?