Wordiness Practice

Wordiness Practice

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English

University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wordiness in writing?

Back

Wordiness refers to the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning, often making sentences longer and less clear.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to eliminate wordiness?

Back

Eliminating wordiness improves clarity, conciseness, and readability, making the writing more effective.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'in my personal opinion' imply in a sentence?

Back

It is a redundant phrase; 'in my opinion' suffices, as opinions are inherently personal.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a concise way to express 'the lines at the Post Office have grown too long'?

Back

The lines at the Post Office are too long.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'omit' mean in the context of writing?

Back

To omit means to leave out or exclude unnecessary words or phrases.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a wordy phrase?

Back

'Due to the fact that' can be replaced with 'because'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of using unnecessary adjectives in writing?

Back

Unnecessary adjectives can clutter writing and distract from the main point.

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