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EXERCISE 16–3 Wordy sentences

EXERCISE 16–3Wordy sentences

For each pair, choose the sentence that does not have any problems with wordiness.

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Question

Seeing the barrels, the driver slammed on his brakes.

Seeing the barrels, the driver immediately slammed on his brakes.

EXERCISE 16–3 Wordy sentences - 1 of 5: For each pair, choose the sentence that does not have any problems with wordiness.

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Question

A really well-stocked bookshelf should have classical literature on it as well as important modern works of the current day.

A well-stocked bookshelf should have classical literature and important modern works.

EXERCISE 16–3 Wordy sentences - 2 of 5: For each pair, choose the sentence that does not have any problems with wordiness.

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Question

China’s huge workforce affects high-tech manufacturing globally.

China’s huge workforce has an effect on the global world of high-tech manufacturing of things.

EXERCISE 16–3 Wordy sentences - 3 of 5: For each pair, choose the sentence that does not have any problems with wordiness.

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Question

A typical autocross course consists of at least two straightaways, numerous slaloms, and several sharp turns.

A typical autocross course consists of at least two straightaways, and the rest of the course is made up of numerous slaloms and several sharp turns.

EXERCISE 16–3 Wordy sentences - 4 of 5: For each pair, choose the sentence that does not have any problems with wordiness.

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Question

At breakfast time, Mehrdad always started his day with cantaloupe, lemon yogurt, and black coffee.

Mehrdad always had cantaloupe, lemon yogurt, and black coffee for breakfast.

EXERCISE 16–3 Wordy sentences - 5 of 5: For each pair, choose the sentence that does not have any problems with wordiness.