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Words Usage

1. The document provides feedback on a writing assignment, noting marks received in different sections. 2. It addresses removing redundant words, simplifying wordy sentences, correcting dangling modifiers, and fixing misplaced modifiers. 3. The overall feedback aims to improve the clarity and conciseness of writing.

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Words Usage

1. The document provides feedback on a writing assignment, noting marks received in different sections. 2. It addresses removing redundant words, simplifying wordy sentences, correcting dangling modifiers, and fixing misplaced modifiers. 3. The overall feedback aims to improve the clarity and conciseness of writing.

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Marks: 16.5/20 Good! I. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Redundant Words: Omit the redundant word (10 Marks) 9.5 Combine together Assembled together End result Refer back Repeat again Final completion Rectangular in shape Basic Fundamentals Actual fact Totally eliminated First of all Of large size Adding together more preferable The most unique experience New initiatives Absolutely essential Completely eliminate Reason why Cooperate with each other - Combine - Assembled - result -Refer - Repeat - completion - Rectangular - Fundamentals - fact - eliminated - First - Of large - Adding - preferable - unique experience - initiatives - essential - eliminate - Reason - Cooperate

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Remove the wordiness in sentences and replace with simple words (3 Marks)2 The reason as to why he shifted to hostel was due to the fact that it was inexpensive in price. The reason that he shifted to hostel was inexpensive in price. Despite the fact that he was feeling ill, he came to the decision that he would go to office. Although he was feeling ill, he decided to go to office. In my opinion, I think the study of Ecology is very interesting. I think the study of Ecology is very interesting.

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III.

Dangling modifier

(3 Marks) 1.5

1. When completely deaf, the doctor should treat the patient. When patient is completely deaf, the doctor should treat the patient.

2. While taking an exam, my aunt called me. While I was taking an exam, my aunt called me 3. Although nearly finished, we couldnt leave our studies for the game. Although the game nearly finished, we couldnt leave our studies for the game.

IV.

Misplaced Modifier

(4 Marks) 3.5

1. The dog belongs to Charlie that bit my son. The dog that bit my son belongs to Charlie 2. At the age of six, my mother sang devotional songs to me. My mother sang devotional songs to me, when I was at the age of six. 3. We were told at midnight the match would begin. We were told the match would begin at midnight. 4. I took my pet dog to the veterinarian with the fleas. I took my pet dog with the fleas to the veterinarian.

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