Reduce Sentences

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What is a wordy phrase?

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A wordy phrase is a group of words that can be simplified or shortened without losing meaning.

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What is an expletive phrase?

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An expletive phrase is a phrase that uses 'there is' or 'there are' to introduce a sentence, often making it less direct.

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What does it mean to reduce a sentence?

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To reduce a sentence means to make it shorter and clearer by removing unnecessary words.

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Why is it important to avoid wordy phrases?

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Avoiding wordy phrases helps make writing clearer and more concise, making it easier for readers to understand.

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What is repeated information in a sentence?

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Repeated information is when the same idea or detail is mentioned more than once, which can make a sentence unnecessarily long.

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How can you identify a wordy phrase?

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You can identify a wordy phrase by looking for phrases that can be replaced with fewer words without changing the meaning.

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Give an example of a sentence with a wordy phrase.

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Example: 'In order to succeed, you must work hard.' can be reduced to 'To succeed, you must work hard.'

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What is the effect of using expletive phrases in writing?

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Using expletive phrases can make writing less direct and more complicated, which may confuse readers.

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How can you simplify a sentence with repeated information?

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You can simplify a sentence with repeated information by removing the duplicate ideas and keeping only the essential information.

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What is a concise sentence?

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A concise sentence is a sentence that expresses an idea clearly and directly, using the fewest words necessary.