Question

Which two excerpts avoid wordiness and redundancy?

A. Eliza was saddened to realize she had only $5.36 to spend on gifts. She felt depressed. She felt like the biggest and most obvious loser in the family.

B. The apartment was modest in size and furnishings. Its tidy living room was furnished with home-upholstered chairs. The decor overall was simple and practical.

C. Lily laughed and giggled and hooted and hollered. She was clearly happy. Her laughter was heard on the street and by the people walking or sauntering by.

D. The doll’s hair reached beyond its waist. In fact, it nearly reached its knees. Sandra sometimes envied the doll because Sandra wished she had long hair.

Answer 1

Let's start with A. Is it redundant and wordy?

Answer 2

No.

Answer 3

I think A. and C. aren't the correct answers.

Answer 4

I think it's B. and D.

Answer 5

Okay why not for those?

Answer 6

Because A and C, both are either not wordy or redundant.

Answer 7

Thank you for helping me, @Isry

Answer 8

You've got the correct answer but the wrong reasoning. A and C are wordy and redundant.

Answer 9

Oh, okay.

Answer 10

Thank you for helping

Answer 11

Not a problem.