REDUNDANCY LESSON

REDUNDANCY

• HAVING UNNECESSARY WORDS AND SPECIFICALLY REPETITIVE ONES

• EXTREME EXAGGERATION

• HAVING REPETITIVE WORDS IN WRITEEN TEXT

• BEING GRATEFUL FOR LIFE

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'HAVING UNNECESSARY WORDS AND SPECIFICALLY REPETITIVE ONES', accurately defines redundancy as it emphasizes the presence of unnecessary repetition in language, which is the essence of redundancy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MARGARET WORKS AT A BOOKSTORE NOW, BUT LAST YEAR SHE WAS UNEMPLOYED AND REPEATEDLY FILLED OUT JOB APPLICATIONS OVER AND OVER AGAIN TO FIND WORK.

• NO CHANGE

• IN ORDER TO SEE OUT AND

• AND SOUGHT THEM OUT

• DELETE THE UNDERLINED PORTION

Answer explanation

The phrase 'over and over again' is redundant since 'repeatedly' already conveys the same meaning. Deleting the underlined portion improves clarity and conciseness without losing the intended message.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF REDUNDANCY IN WRITING?

• THE CAT SAT ON THE MAT.

• THE SMALL LITTLE KITTEN PURRED SOFTLY.

• THE DOG BARKED LOUDLY.

• THE BIRD FLEW HIGH IN THE SKY.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'small little' is redundant because 'small' and 'little' convey the same meaning. Thus, 'The small little kitten purred softly' contains unnecessary repetition.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO AVOID REDUNDANCY IN WRITING?

• USE MORE ADJECTIVES.

• ADD MORE DETAILS TO EACH SENTENCE.

• REPEAT KEY POINTS FOR EMPHASIS.

• PROOFREAD AND EDIT FOR CONCISE LANGUAGE.

Answer explanation

The best way to avoid redundancy is to proofread and edit for concise language. This process helps eliminate unnecessary words and phrases, ensuring clarity and precision in writing, unlike adding adjectives or repeating points.

WHICH SENTENCE CONTAINS REDUNDANT WORDS?

• THE RIVER FLOWED SWIFTLY.

• THE FINAL OUTCOME WAS THE END RESULT.

• THE TALL TOWER LOOMED OVER THE CITY.

• THE SUN SETS IN THE WEST.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'THE FINAL OUTCOME WAS THE END RESULT' contains redundancy because 'final outcome' and 'end result' convey the same meaning, making one of them unnecessary.

THE FERRY TAKES APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE CROSSING, WHICH RUNS FROM ELLIS ISLAND TO THE BATTERY PARK FERRY TERMINAL IN UNDER TWENTY MINUTES.

• IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE CROSSING

• IN ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES

• NO CHANGE

• DELETE THE UNDERLINE PORTION AND END WITH A PERIOD.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'in under twenty minutes' is redundant since the ferry already takes approximately fifteen minutes. Deleting it simplifies the sentence without losing meaning, making 'DELETE THE UNDERLINE PORTION AND END WITH A PERIOD.' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

THESE HELMETS PROTECT A CONSTRUCTION WORKER'S BRAIN FROM DAMAGING HARM IF THERE IS EVER AN UNFORESEEN BREACH IN SAFETY PROTOCOL.

• NO CHANGE

• HARMFUL CHANGE

• DAMAGE

• DAMAGE THAT COULD HARM IT

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'DAMAGE' because it succinctly conveys the risk to the brain without unnecessary wording. The other options either add complexity or redundancy, making 'DAMAGE' the most effective choice.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

THE PHYSCHIATRIST ASKED HER QUESTIONS IN AN EFFORT TO HELP HER RECALL PLACES THAT WERE ONCE FAMILIAR THAT SHE COULD REMEMBER.

• NO CHANGE

• TO REMEMBER

• TO RECALL

• DELETE THE UNDERLINED PORTION AND END THE SENTENCE WITH A PERIOD.

Answer explanation

The underlined portion is redundant because 'recall' already implies remembering. Removing it simplifies the sentence and maintains clarity, making 'DELETE THE UNDERLINED PORTION AND END THE SENTENCE WITH A PERIOD.' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CONCISENESS

• PROVIDING NECESSARY AND ACCURATE INFORMATION IN AS FEW WORS AS POSSIBLE

• USING REDUNDANT WORDS THOUGHOUT WRITTEN TEXT

• DELETING COMMAS THAT CREATES BASIC SENSE PROBLEMS

• A DEPENDENT CLAUSE THAT CAN'T STAND ALONE

Answer explanation

Conciseness means providing necessary and accurate information in as few words as possible. The correct choice captures this definition, while the other options describe redundancy, punctuation issues, or grammatical concepts unrelated to conciseness.

WHAT CLASS ARE YOU CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN?

• CHEMISTRY

• ENGLISH II

• ACT PREP

• UNITED STATES

  HISTRY

Answer explanation

The correct answer is ACT PREP, as it specifically refers to a class designed to prepare students for the ACT exam, unlike the other options which are subjects or courses not focused on test preparation.