WorksheetsConciseness and Wordiness
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The word that will BEST replace the underlined words in the wordy sentence below is
talking
discussing
arguing
doubting
The word that will BEST replace the underlined words in the wordy sentence below is
"Due to the fact that fried chicken is delicious, that is what we had for dinner.
Since it is obvious
Because
It is a fact
To be honest
The sentence below is an example of a
"The energetic pre-school teacher asked the students to circle around the room."
correct sentence.
wordy sentence.
redundant sentence.
Select the option that eliminates unnecessary wordiness.
At this point in time, we need to make a decision quickly.
We need to decide now.
Identify the sentence that eliminates redundancy.
The reason why she was late was because her alarm did not ring.
She was late because her alarm did not ring.
Which sentence avoids redundancy?
She saw with her own eyes the bird fly away.
She saw the bird fly away.
Choose the sentence that has been revised to remove awkward structure.
The cake was eaten by the children quickly.
The children quickly ate the cake.
Which sentence is free from redundancy?
She climbed up the ladder to reach the roof.
She climbed the ladder to reach the roof.
Which word or phrase should be deleted?Mother has to descend down the basement stairs to do the family laundry.
descend
down
to do
has too
Choose the option that revises the sentence for conciseness.
In my personal opinion, I think that the law is unfair.
I think the law is unfair.
Choose the option that uses the most precise language.
The thing over there is moving.
The cat is walking towards the house.
Which sentence is the most concise?
A) The reason for his absence is because he was not feeling well.
B) He was absent because he was not feeling well.
C) Due to the fact that he was not feeling well, he was absent.
D) The reason he was absent is due to not feeling well.
Identify the sentence that avoids wordiness.
A) At this point in time, we are in need of making a decision.
B) We need to make a decision now.
C) We are in need of making a decision at this time.
D) At this time, a decision needs to be made by us.
Choose the option that best revises the sentence for conciseness: "In my personal opinion, I think that the movie was extremely interesting."
A) I think the movie was interesting.
B) In my opinion, the movie was interesting.
C) The movie was extremely interesting.
D) The movie was interesting.
Which sentence is free from redundancy?
A) She returned back to the store to buy more groceries.
B) She returned to the store to buy more groceries.
C) She went back to the store to buy more groceries.
D) She went to the store to buy more groceries.
