Choosing Precise Words to Eliminate Wordiness and Redundancy
Question 6 • SS-English Language Arts 7
Read the paragraph.We called my little brother "the Vacuum,” because by the age of two, he devoured any food you put in front of him. Pizza, salad, Brussels sprouts—it didn’t matter. One moment his plate would be heaped with food; the next, he would be smiling and licking his lips.
Answer
A
inform readers about the nutritional needs of the main character.
B
inform readers about the negative effects of overeating.
C
entertain readers with a description of the main character’s eating.
D
persuade readers that the main character is a messy eater.