Writing: Tell Me A Story 2023

ACTIVITY

Your Name:

REMOVING REDUNDANCY

Each of the following phrases is either redundant or wordy. Rewrite each.

1. Cooperate together 2. Cheaper in cost 3. Filled to capacity

4. Past history

5. Personal opinion

6. They beat him about the face and body.

7. The superintendent’s report was based on the true facts.

8. The freshman football team played their games at 3 p.m. in the afternoon. 9. Advance planning can make all the difference in the success of a school dance. 10. Last of all, I would like to completely finish this exercise before I go to bed.

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