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Correct Modifiers and Concise Wording Answers

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Read the sentence.Drying its wings by the pool, Sarah saw a wet bee.What is the best way to revise this sentence?

A
Sarah saw a wet bee drying its wings by the pool.
B
Sarah saw a wet bee, by the pool, trying to dry its wet wings.
C
A bee by the pool was seen by Sarah drying its wings.
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.The university has __________ students attending from other countries.Which word belongs in the blank?

A
less
B
lesser
C
few
D
fewer
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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.
5

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.Mrs. Nguyen explained to the class that they did __________ on their achievement exams.Which word belongs in the blank?

A
good
B
well
C
best
D
fairly
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Read the sentence.After sampling a few cake samples, the woman who is getting married picked the flavor of cake that she liked the best.Which answer choice is the best revision of the sentence to avoid repetition?

A
After sampling a few cake samples, the bride picked the best flavor.
B
After tasting cake samples, the bride picked the best flavor.
C
After tasting the cakes, the woman getting married picked the best cake flavor.
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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Which of the following sentences should be revised to eliminate redundancy?

A
The restaurant is famous for its delicious and tangy barbeque sauce.
B
The troop will earn points for each and every box of cookies sold.
C
Mr. Ellis decided to retire after an admirable and rewarding career in law.
D
As a sailor, Michael traveled all over the world and saw amazing places.
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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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