Revising Wordy Sentences: Exercise in Conciseness
In this exercise, wordy sentences about starfish are revised to be more concise and precise. The unnecessary repetition of information is removed to make the sentences clearer and easier to understand. Each sentence is analyzed and rephrased to convey the same meaning in a more succinct manner, showcasing the importance of concise writing.
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English 7-Chapter 8 Revising Wordy Sentences Exercise 10
1. 1. Our science class has been learning about the starfish, which is a strange and beautiful animal. Wordy Our science class has been learning about the starfish, a strange and beautiful animal.
2 What I want to say is that starfish are fascinating creatures. Wordy Starfish are fascinating creatures.
3 A starfish has little feet tipped with suction cups that have suction power. Wordy A starfish has little feet tipped with suction cups.
4 At the end of each arm is a sensitive eyespot. Correct
5 In spite of the fact that the eyespot cannot really see things, it can tell light from dark. Wordy Though the eyespot cannot really see things, it can tell light from dark.
6 The starfish s mouth is in the middle of its body. Correct
7 When it uses its arms, it can pull at the shells of clams. Wordy Using its arms, it can pull at the shells of clams.
8 At the point at which the clam s shell opens, the starfish can feed on the clam. Wordy When the clam s shell opens, the starfish can feed on the clam.
9 Starfish come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, and some are bigger than others. Wordy Starfish come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.
10 This photograph shows a blue sea star holding onto a soft coral by holding it with its suction cups. Wordy This photograph shows a blue sea star holding onto a soft coral with its suction cups.
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