ACT Lesson: Redundancy

It occurred to me that my rushed manner of speeding through my chapter reading was not the most effective way to study for my history test.

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• my hurried way of rushing

• my rush in haste

• rushing

Underwater explorer Jaques Cousteau, exploring under the sea, would go on to develop the first open-circuit underwater breathing regulator tank called the “aqua-lung.”

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• Cousteau

• Cousteau—who was exploring under the sea—

• Cousteau—who was exploring under the sea—

Even in his youth, Ming’s parents knew his art was extraordinary and destined for prestigious acclaim.

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• renowned fame.

• prestigious recognition.

• acclaim.

Initially, he first thought the berries were poisonous and avoided eating them.

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• at first

• originally

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We were flabbergasted that the hibiscus plant can reach a height of up to fifteen feet tall.

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• achieve to reach

• attain and reach

• in terms of height reach

Owners of the new building hired security guards to deter potential trespassers who might wrongfully enter their property.

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• people who might trespass by walking on to the private property.

• trespassers who sneak into the building where they are not allowed.

• trespassers.

The results of the local election showed that Buddy Primeaux won the popular vote, with people choosing him to be in office.

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• with voters picking who they wanted to be in office.

• as the people’s choice for who should be in office.

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Angela was terribly concerned about the potential side effects of her new medicine, but the doctor insisted there was only a minimal and extremely small chance they would affect her

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• minimal in that it was extremely small

• minimally small

• minimal

James had told me he was studying to prepare for his medical licensing exam, but when I looked at the materials on his desk, I found only comic books.

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• to get himself ready

• like someone who is planning to be ready

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As a military man, one of General Dwight Eisenhower’s greatest achievements was his role in the preparation and planning for the Allied D-Day invasion at Normandy.

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• preparation, which was the planning

• preparation, that is, the planning

• preparation