W1 Concise Sentences

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Sentences with redundant phrasing, wordy expressions, and unnecessary intensifiers are tiresome to read and may be difficult to understand. Concentrate on choosing words well, simplifying sentence structure, and avoiding words that are unnecessary or evasive.

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Note: Even though you may need to add detail or examples to clarify your ideas, cutting out useless words will make your writing more focused.

Eliminate redundancies and repetition.

Redundant phrasing adds unnecessary words to a sentence. Repetitive wording says the same thing twice.