7th grade writing & editing

Example

The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the morning. Which revision is the most concise?

1. Concise writing removes redundancy and wordy phrases without losing meaning.
2. 'a.m.' already means 'in the morning', so the phrase is redundant.
3. So the answer is: The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.

Answer: The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.

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An essay paragraph analysing a poem. Which sentence is most appropriate?

1. Match your register to your audience and purpose; formal tasks need formal, precise language.
2. So the answer is: The poet's repeated images of grey skies create a bleak and lifeless atmosphere.

Answer: The poet's repeated images of grey skies create a bleak and lifeless atmosphere.

Example

What relationship does this transition show? for example

1. Transitions signal how ideas relate: addition, contrast, cause and effect, example, sequence or concession.
2. It introduces an example.
3. So the answer is: example

Answer: example

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Point: "Our school canteen should offer more plant-based meals." Which detail best supports this point?

1. The best support is relevant (about the point) and specific (facts, figures, examples).
2. Survey evidence directly shows demand for the change.
3. So the answer is: In a canteen survey, 64% of students said they would choose a vegetarian option at least once a week.

Answer: In a canteen survey, 64% of students said they would choose a vegetarian option at least once a week.