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Pineapplelove6

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When you're editing a document for conciseness,
 
  A) change verbs into nouns.
  B) separate subjects and predicates.
  C) delete unnecessary words and phrases.
  D) convert sentences to it is or there are structures.
  E) eliminate awkward references.

Question 2

Readability indexes are useful when determining
 
  A) smooth transitions.
  B) you attitude.
  C) clear sentence structure.
  D) proper word usage.
  E) number of syllables.


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Jordin Calloway

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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Editing for conciseness involves deleting unnecessary words and phrases, shortening long words and phrases, eliminating redundancies, and rewriting sentences that start with it is or there are.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Readability indexes offer a useful reference point, but they are limited by what they are able to measure: word length, number of syllables, sentence length, and paragraph length. They can't measure any of the other factors that affect readability, such as document design, the you attitude, clear sentence structure, smooth transitions, and proper word usage.


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