Concise Writing

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What is concise writing?

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Concise writing means getting straight to the point by eliminating unnecessary words.

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What is a vague pronoun error?

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A vague pronoun error occurs when a pronoun does not clearly refer to a specific noun, causing confusion.

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Why is it important to write clearly and concisely?

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Writing clearly and concisely helps keep your audience's attention and makes your message easier to understand.

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What should be deleted in the sentence: 'In my personal opinion, the lines at the Post Office have grown too long.'?

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The word 'personal' should be deleted.

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Is it acceptable to use passive voice to hide serious problems?

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FALSE. It is not acceptable to use passive voice to hide serious problems.

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What is an example of a vague pronoun?

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In the sentence 'Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended,' 'his' is vague because it could refer to either Armand or George.

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What does it mean to eliminate unnecessary words?

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It means to remove words that do not add value to the sentence, making it clearer and more direct.

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What is an example of clear writing?

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'The dog ate all the food' is clear compared to 'The dog consumed every bit of the food that was available to it in its bowl.'

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What is the effect of using long sentences?

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Long sentences can confuse readers and make it harder for them to follow the main point.

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What is the purpose of using active voice in writing?

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Active voice makes sentences clearer and more direct by showing who is performing the action.