Eliminating Redundancy and Wordiness

Over many weeks, as time goes by, her collection slowly grows: clay bowls, cups, vases, and sculptures fill the studio.

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• with the passing of time,

• gradually,

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He also began to calculate annual tables of yearly sets of astronomical data, which became the basis for almanacs published under his name from 1792 through 1797.

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• covering a year's worth

• about twelve months

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How can redundancy be avoided in writing?

• By using the same words and ideas repeatedly

• By adding more unnecessary words and phrases

• By including redundant information in the writing

• By identifying and eliminating unnecessary repetition or duplication of words, phrases, or ideas.

What are some strategies for writing more concisely?

• Using passive voice

• Removing unnecessary words, using active voice, avoiding redundant phrases, and organizing information in a clear and logical manner.

• Including redundant phrases

• Using as many words as possible

Which of the following is an example of writing precisely: a) The car is big b) The car is a large sedan c) The car is quite large

• The car is not that big

• The car is a tiny sedan

• The car is a large sedan

• The car is small

What is the downside of using wordiness in writing?

• The downside of using wordiness in writing is that it can make the text difficult to read and understand, leading to a loss of clarity and impact.

• Wordiness in writing has no impact on the readability of the text

• Wordiness in writing makes the text easier to read and understand

• Wordiness in writing enhances clarity and impact

Which sentence is written concisely: a) In order to succeed, one must work hard b) To succeed, one must work hard c) If you want to succeed, you have to work hard

• a) In order to succeed, one must work hard

• c) If you want to succeed, you have to work hard

• b) To succeed, one must work hard

• d) Succeeding requires hard work

How can writers ensure that their writing is clear and to the point?

• By using simple and concise language, organizing their ideas logically, and avoiding unnecessary jargon or complex sentences.

• By writing in a disorganized and confusing manner

• By including as much jargon as possible

• By using long and complicated language

What are some common examples of wordiness in writing?

• Avoiding repetition of ideas

• Some common examples of wordiness in writing include using unnecessary words or phrases, repeating the same idea in different ways, and using long and complex sentences when shorter ones would suffice.

• Using short and concise sentences

• Using complex words and phrases

Which word or phrase should be deleted?
Timmy said the UFO he spotted was oblong in shape.

• spotted

• oblong

• in shape

• he