Improving paragraphs exercise: wordiness

Description:
In questions that ask you to help with improving paragraphs, look at both the paragraph and sentence level. A major problem in some paragraphs is excessive wordiness: the sentences that build the paragraph should be direct and to the point. Wordiness also is a problem you should avoid when writing your response to the essay question.

In this exercise, you will practice identifying problems with wordiness.

Learning resources:

Review the following learning content:

• Improving paragraphs content: effective paragraphs

Exercises:

Set 1

Take this quiz on wordiness

Set 2

Take this quiz on wordiness