Grammarly Certified Advanced Grammar and Language Specialist Sentence Clarity and Conciseness

Question 1

Which revision best eliminates wordiness from: 'Due to the fact that the report was late, the meeting was postponed'?

Accepted Answer

Because the report was late, the meeting was postponed.

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The meeting was postponed owing to the lateness of the report.

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In light of the fact that the report was late, the meeting was postponed.

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Given that the report had been submitted late, the meeting was then postponed.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the active voice correctly?

Accepted Answer

The committee approved the proposal.

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The proposal was approved by the committee.

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Approval of the proposal was given by the committee.

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The proposal, having been reviewed, was approved.

Question 3

Which of the following is a redundant phrase?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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final outcome

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brief summary

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past history

Question 4

Identify the clearest revision of: 'It is important that you should always make sure to proofread.'

Accepted Answer

Always proofread.

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It is of importance that proofreading always happens.

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You should always make certain to proofread at all times.

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Proofreading is something that should always be done by you.

Question 5

Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running to catch the bus, she dropped her bag.

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Running to catch the bus, her bag fell open.

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Having finished the test, the room was quiet.

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To improve clarity, wordy phrases must be avoided.

Question 6

Which revision best corrects the misplaced modifier: 'She almost drove her children to school every day'?

Accepted Answer

She drove her children to school almost every day.

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Almost she drove her children to school every day.

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She drove almost her children to school every day.

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She drove her children almost to school every day.