Academic Writing Exercise (Making concise sentences)

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What is redundancy in writing?

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Redundancy is expressing the same idea two or more times.

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Choose the most concise option: People should have careers compatible with their own ways of thinking and with their own ways of making decisions.

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People should have careers compatible with their own ways of thinking and making decisions.

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Which sentence is the most concise? The need for reports that have logic and are relevant is still great.

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Our researchers interviewed several health care professionals.

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Choose the most concise option: Jung’s theory was that people’s behavior is consistent. It is not random.

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Jung’s theory was that people’s behavior is consistent, not random.

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One way to avoid wordiness is to avoid using what?

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Intensifiers like 'really' and 'very'.

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What is a concise sentence?

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A concise sentence expresses an idea clearly and directly without unnecessary words.

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What is the purpose of academic writing?

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The purpose of academic writing is to communicate ideas clearly and effectively in a formal context.

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What are intensifiers in writing?

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Intensifiers are words that strengthen or emphasize the meaning of an adjective or adverb, such as 'very' or 'really'.

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How can one improve sentence conciseness?

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By eliminating unnecessary words, avoiding redundancy, and using precise language.

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What is the impact of wordiness in writing?

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Wordiness can obscure meaning, confuse readers, and weaken arguments.