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Eliminating wordiness

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  • Q1
    Which of the following sentences is the most concise?
    The dog made a loud barking sound.
    The dog let out a loud bark.
    The dog was barking very loudly.
    The dog barked loudly.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which option best eliminates wordiness in the following sentence: 'In the event that you need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time.'?
    If you happen to need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
    If you need help, feel free to contact me anytime.
    In case you need help, you can always reach out to me.
    Should you require help, do not hesitate to contact me.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following sentences is the most concise way to say: 'The reason for the delay is due to the fact that there was a lack of communication.'?
    The delay was caused by a lack of communication.
    The delay happened due to a lack of proper communication.
    The delay occurred because there was no communication.
    The reason that we were delayed was because of poor communication.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following sentences is the most concise way to express: 'At this point in time, we are currently reviewing the applications that we have received.'?
    We are at this moment reviewing the applications that have been received.
    We are reviewing the applications.
    At this time, we are in the process of reviewing the applications.
    Currently, we are at this point reviewing the applications we have received.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following revisions is the most concise for the phrase: 'The fact that she was late is because she missed the bus.'?
    She was late because she missed the bus.
    She was late as a result of missing the bus.
    The reason she was late is because she missed the bus.
    She was late due to the fact that she missed the bus.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following sentences is the best revision to eliminate wordiness in: 'In the event that it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.'?
    If it should rain tomorrow, we will cancel our picnic.
    In case of rain tomorrow, the picnic will be canceled.
    If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
    Should it rain tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following sentences best eliminates wordiness in: 'In the near future, we anticipate that there will be a need for more volunteers.'?
    We think that more volunteers will be needed in the coming days.
    In the near future, we look forward to needing more volunteers.
    We foresee that there will be a need for more volunteers in the near future.
    We expect to need more volunteers soon.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the most concise way to rewrite: 'She is of the opinion that the project will be successful.'?
    She believes the project will be successful.
    She is thinking that the project will be successful.
    Her opinion is that the project will be successful.
    She holds the opinion that the project will succeed.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is the most concise way to express: 'The reason for the increase in sales can be attributed to a new marketing strategy that was implemented.'?
    Sales have increased because of the implementation of a new marketing strategy.
    The increase in sales is a result of the new marketing strategy that was put in place.
    The increase in sales can be traced back to the new marketing strategy implemented.
    Sales increased due to a new marketing strategy.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following sentences is the most concise way to say: 'The weather on the day of the event was unfavorable for outdoor activities.'?
    On the day of the event, the weather was not good for outdoor activities.
    The weather on the event day was not favorable for outdoor activities.
    The day of the event had weather that was unfavorable for outdoor activities.
    The weather was bad for outdoor activities.
    30s

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