Choosing Precise Words to Eliminate Wordiness and Redundancy

Question 1

Pick the sentence that uses both vivid verbs and specific nouns to describe the scene.

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B: The alligator blended into the swamp.

Question 2

The puppies playfully across the yard.

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B: bounced

Question 3

The surfaced in front of the .

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B: whale

Question 4

Choose the best revision of this wordy sentence:“The four-legged mammal ran in a bouncing motion from one side of the field to the other.”

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D: The horse galloped across the field.

Question 5

Choose the sentence that includes precise and clear word choices.

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B: The class president gave a rousing speech that inspired everyone to work together to rebuild the storm-damaged gym.

Question 6

Choose the sentence that contains redundancy.

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A: That sound is really very agonizing.

Question 7

I began my delicious dinner.

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B: eating

Question 8

They after the balls and toys all afternoon.

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B: chased

Question 9

The surfaced in front of the .

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A: crowded boat

Question 10

They have me in the past.

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B: helped

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