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Let’s go through each sentence one by one and rewrite them to avoid wordiness, redundancy, or fancy words — just like the worksheet asks.
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Left Side: “Avoiding Wordiness” – Remove Redundancy
1. Original: *The first chapter and the second chapter introduce the...*
→ We can say “The first two chapters introduce...” (saves words, same meaning)
✔ Rewritten: The first two chapters introduce...
2. Original: *In my opinion, I think dogs are better than cats.*
→ “In my opinion” and “I think” mean the same thing — pick one!
✔ Rewritten: I think dogs are better than cats. (or “In my opinion, dogs are better than cats.” — either is fine, but not both)
3. Original: *Each individual student must complete a report.*
→ “Each” already means “individual,” so we don’t need both.
✔ Rewritten: Each student must complete a report.
4. Original: *The main character must go on a solo journey by themselves.*
→ “Solo” and “by themselves” mean the same thing. Pick one.
✔ Rewritten: The main character must go on a solo journey.
5. Original: *The author writes about belonging and comments on identity.*
→ This isn’t redundant — it’s okay as is! But if we want to make it tighter:
✔ Rewritten: The author explores belonging and identity. (more concise)
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Combine It! Section – Combine Sentences Without Losing Meaning
1. Original: *The sun faded into the distance. A mouse scurried across as the sun set.*
→ Combine using “as” or “while” to show timing. Also, “faded into the distance” and “sun set” are similar — simplify.
✔ Rewritten: As the sun set, a mouse scurried across. (7 words — matches hint!)
2. Original: *The Aztecs built floating gardens. They grew crops on them.*
→ Use “where” or “on which” to combine.
✔ Rewritten: The Aztecs built floating gardens where they grew crops.
3. Original: *The author describes Stanley as a thoughtful character. He was often lost in his thoughts.*
→ Combine using “who” to describe Stanley.
✔ Rewritten: The author describes Stanley as a thoughtful character who was often lost in his thoughts.
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Right Side: “Avoid Fancy Words” – Replace Hard Words with Simpler Ones
1. Original: *Charlie endeavored to make friends at his new school.*
→ “Endeavored” = tried hard → use “tried”
✔ Rewritten: Charlie tried to make friends at his new school.
2. Original: *It was Saturday, the sun was shining, and I was feeling ebullient!*
→ “Ebullient” = very happy/excited → use “happy” or “excited”
✔ Rewritten: It was Saturday, the sun was shining, and I felt excited!
3. Original: *My little brother is annoying and garrulous.*
→ “Garrulous” = talks too much → use “talkative” or “chatty”
✔ Rewritten: My little brother is annoying and talkative.
4. Original: *Luna was cognizant of the approaching storm.*
→ “Cognizant” = aware → use “aware”
✔ Rewritten: Luna was aware of the approaching storm.
5. Original: *My goldfish succumbed to mortality.*
→ “Succumbed to mortality” = died → just say “died”
✔ Rewritten: My goldfish died.
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“Not to be” Section – Avoid “There is/are” or “It is”
1. Original: *There are three themes discussed by the author.*
→ Start with subject: “The author discusses three themes.”
✔ Rewritten: The author discusses three themes.
2. Original: *It is obvious what the answer is.*
→ Start with subject: “The answer is obvious.”
✔ Rewritten: The answer is obvious.
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Final Answer:
Left Side – Avoiding Wordiness:
1. The first two chapters introduce...
2. I think dogs are better than cats.
3. Each student must complete a report.
4. The main character must go on a solo journey.
5. The author explores belonging and identity.
Combine It!:
1. As the sun set, a mouse scurried across.
2. The Aztecs built floating gardens where they grew crops.
3. The author describes Stanley as a thoughtful character who was often lost in his thoughts.
Right Side – Avoid Fancy Words:
1. Charlie tried to make friends at his new school.
2. It was Saturday, the sun was shining, and I felt excited!
3. My little brother is annoying and talkative.
4. Luna was aware of the approaching storm.
5. My goldfish died.
Not to be:
1. The author discusses three themes.
2. The answer is obvious.
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Left Side: “Avoiding Wordiness” – Remove Redundancy
1. Original: *The first chapter and the second chapter introduce the...*
→ We can say “The first two chapters introduce...” (saves words, same meaning)
✔ Rewritten: The first two chapters introduce...
2. Original: *In my opinion, I think dogs are better than cats.*
→ “In my opinion” and “I think” mean the same thing — pick one!
✔ Rewritten: I think dogs are better than cats. (or “In my opinion, dogs are better than cats.” — either is fine, but not both)
3. Original: *Each individual student must complete a report.*
→ “Each” already means “individual,” so we don’t need both.
✔ Rewritten: Each student must complete a report.
4. Original: *The main character must go on a solo journey by themselves.*
→ “Solo” and “by themselves” mean the same thing. Pick one.
✔ Rewritten: The main character must go on a solo journey.
5. Original: *The author writes about belonging and comments on identity.*
→ This isn’t redundant — it’s okay as is! But if we want to make it tighter:
✔ Rewritten: The author explores belonging and identity. (more concise)
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Combine It! Section – Combine Sentences Without Losing Meaning
1. Original: *The sun faded into the distance. A mouse scurried across as the sun set.*
→ Combine using “as” or “while” to show timing. Also, “faded into the distance” and “sun set” are similar — simplify.
✔ Rewritten: As the sun set, a mouse scurried across. (7 words — matches hint!)
2. Original: *The Aztecs built floating gardens. They grew crops on them.*
→ Use “where” or “on which” to combine.
✔ Rewritten: The Aztecs built floating gardens where they grew crops.
3. Original: *The author describes Stanley as a thoughtful character. He was often lost in his thoughts.*
→ Combine using “who” to describe Stanley.
✔ Rewritten: The author describes Stanley as a thoughtful character who was often lost in his thoughts.
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Right Side: “Avoid Fancy Words” – Replace Hard Words with Simpler Ones
1. Original: *Charlie endeavored to make friends at his new school.*
→ “Endeavored” = tried hard → use “tried”
✔ Rewritten: Charlie tried to make friends at his new school.
2. Original: *It was Saturday, the sun was shining, and I was feeling ebullient!*
→ “Ebullient” = very happy/excited → use “happy” or “excited”
✔ Rewritten: It was Saturday, the sun was shining, and I felt excited!
3. Original: *My little brother is annoying and garrulous.*
→ “Garrulous” = talks too much → use “talkative” or “chatty”
✔ Rewritten: My little brother is annoying and talkative.
4. Original: *Luna was cognizant of the approaching storm.*
→ “Cognizant” = aware → use “aware”
✔ Rewritten: Luna was aware of the approaching storm.
5. Original: *My goldfish succumbed to mortality.*
→ “Succumbed to mortality” = died → just say “died”
✔ Rewritten: My goldfish died.
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“Not to be” Section – Avoid “There is/are” or “It is”
1. Original: *There are three themes discussed by the author.*
→ Start with subject: “The author discusses three themes.”
✔ Rewritten: The author discusses three themes.
2. Original: *It is obvious what the answer is.*
→ Start with subject: “The answer is obvious.”
✔ Rewritten: The answer is obvious.
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Final Answer:
Left Side – Avoiding Wordiness:
1. The first two chapters introduce...
2. I think dogs are better than cats.
3. Each student must complete a report.
4. The main character must go on a solo journey.
5. The author explores belonging and identity.
Combine It!:
1. As the sun set, a mouse scurried across.
2. The Aztecs built floating gardens where they grew crops.
3. The author describes Stanley as a thoughtful character who was often lost in his thoughts.
Right Side – Avoid Fancy Words:
1. Charlie tried to make friends at his new school.
2. It was Saturday, the sun was shining, and I felt excited!
3. My little brother is annoying and talkative.
4. Luna was aware of the approaching storm.
5. My goldfish died.
Not to be:
1. The author discusses three themes.
2. The answer is obvious.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of redundancy worksheet.
