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- 1. Multiple Choice
The sentence below is an example of a
"The energetic pre-school teacher asked the students to circle around the room."
correct sentence.
wordy sentence.
redundant sentence.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What word/s should be removed to correct the redundant sentence below?
"The police reached the scene of the accident and began the investigation."
police
of the accident
began
investigation
- 3. Multiple Choice
What word/s should be removed to correct the redundant sentence below?
"The nationwide poll showed that only 41 percent of the population support the bill."
nationwide
poll
support
the bill
- 4. Multiple Choice
What word/s should be removed to correct the wordy sentence below?
"The data shows that at this point in time, the number of Covid-19 patients is getting higher."
data shows
at this point in time
Covid-19 patients
getting higher
- 5. Multiple Choice
What word/s should be removed to correct the redundant sentence below?
"Anyone may participate if they would like to."
Anyone
participate
like
if they would like to
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a redundant phrase?
qualified expert
qualified member
1st anniversary
brilliant genius
- 7. Multiple Choice
One way to make a wordy/redundant sentence is concise is by
correcting the dangling modifier.
rephrasing the sentence without removing words.
using the active voice of the verb.
using the passive voice of the verb.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the relationship of WORDINESS and REDUNDANCY?
Wordiness and Redundancy are both acceptable in English communication.
Wordiness is correct, while Redundancy is a common English error.
When you have redundancy in sentences, it becomes wordy.
Wordiness and Redundancy do not have a relationship, just difference.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The word that will BEST replace the underlined words in the wordy sentence below is
"The speaker is talking about the importance of sharpening the saw."
talking
discussing
arguing
doubting
- 10. Multiple Choice
The word that will BEST replace the underlined words in the wordy sentence below is
"Due to the fact that fried chicken is delicious, that is what we had for dinner.
Since it is obvious
Because
It is a fact
To be honest
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