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Medium Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

The most effective way to reduce unnecessary wordiness in writing is to use concise, clear language. For example, the phrase "in the event that" can be replaced with the word "if." Redundant phrases, such as "at this point in time" can be replaced with the word "now." Additionally, you can often remove adverbs, such as "very," "really," or "extremely" that are unnecessary to communicate the intended meaning.

Which of the following sentences from the passage is an example of the use of concise, clear language to reduce unnecessary wordiness?

A
The most effective way to reduce unnecessary wordiness in writing is to use concise, clear language.
B
Additionally, you can often remove adverbs, such as "very," "really," or "extremely" that are unnecessary to communicate the intended meaning.
C
For example, the phrase "in the event that" can be replaced with the word "if."
D
Redundant phrases, such as "at this point in time" can be replaced with the word "now."

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