Correct Modifiers and Concise Wording Answers

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Read the sentence.The patient who was not feeling well told the doctor her head hurt and that she was experiencing blurry vision with her eyesight.Which answer choice is the best revision of the sentence to avoid repetition?

A
Not feeling well, the patient told the doctor about her problems with her hurting head and blurry vision in her eyesight.
B
The patient told the doctor about the symptoms affecting both her head and eyesight.
C
The patient told the doctor about her blurry vision in her eyesight and her hurting headache problems.
D
The doctor’s patient told the doctor that her head hurt and her eyesight was blurry.
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Read the sentence.The failing company was not going to succeed because it was bankrupt and did not have any money left.What is the best way to revise this sentence to eliminate wordiness?

A
The company was failing because it was bankrupt and did not have enough money left.
B
The company was failing and not succeeding because it was out of money.
C
The failing company was going bankrupt.
D
The sentence is correct as written.
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Read the sentence.Unaware of the change in the week’s work schedule, the loyal customers saw Marquis arrive to work a day early.What is the best revision for the sentence?The loyal customers saw Marquis, who was unaware of the change in the week’s work schedule, arrive to work a day early.Marquis arrived to work a day early, which the loyal customers saw, unaware of the change in the week’s work schedule.Unaware of the change in the week’s work schedule, Marquis arrived to work a day early, which the loyal customers saw.Unaware of the change in the week’s work schedule, the loyal customers saw Marquis arrive to work a day early.

A
The loyal customers saw Marquis, who was unaware of the change in the week’s work schedule, arrive to work a day early.
B
Marquis arrived to work a day early, which the loyal customers saw, unaware of the change in the week’s work schedule.
C
Unaware of the change in the week’s work schedule, Marquis arrived to work a day early, which the loyal customers saw.
D
Unaware of the change in the week’s work schedule, the loyal customers saw Marquis arrive to work a day early.
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Read the sentence.The audience rose up and graciously applauded the guest speaker with a standing ovation.What is the best way to revise this sentence to eliminate wordiness?

A
The audience rose and graciously applauded the guest speaker.
B
The audience rose and graciously gave the guest speaker a standing ovation.
C
Applauding the guest speaker with a standing ovation, the audience rose.
D
The sentence is correct as written.
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Which of the following is a redundant pair?

A
fond memories
B
positive result
C
vast openness
D
extended stay
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Read the sentence.During the pizza party, Mrs. Saint-Claire served the children on paper plates.What is the best way to revise this sentence?

A
Served on paper plates, Mrs. Saint-Claire during the party gave pizza to the children.
B
Mrs. Saint-Claire, during the pizza party, served the children on paper plates.
C
During the party, Mrs. Saint-Claire served pizza on paper plates to the children.
D
The sentence is correct as written.
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Read the sentence.My daily routine—the things I do every day—consists of studying, exercising, and working.What is the best way to rewrite the sentence to avoid repetition?

A
My daily routine consists of studying, exercising, and working.
B
My daily routine is the things I do every day like studying, exercising, and working.
C
Studying, exercising, and working are the things I do every,day as part of my daily routine.
D
I have an everyday routine that I do daily, which includes activities such as studying, exercising, and working.
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Read the sentence.Selena had an unexpected surprise when she attempted to duplicate a copy of a culinary dish she learned in culinary school.What is the best way to rewrite the sentence to avoid repetition?

A
When she attempted to duplicate a copy of a culinary dish she learned in culinary school, Selena had an unexpected surprise.
B
Selena had a surprise when she attempted to duplicate a dish she learned in culinary school.
C
A surprise for Selena occurred when she attempted to copy a culinary dish she learned in culinary school.
D
Selena’s culinary dish gave her an unexpected surprise when she attempted to duplicate it.

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