7th Grade Writing Flashcards: Choose Precise And Concise Language

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This deck focuses on Choose Precise And Concise Language, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for 7th Grade Writing.

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Flashcard 1: Which revision is more concise: "in order to" or "to"?

Answer: To. Removes unnecessary words "in order" before infinitive.

Flashcard 2: Which option is more concise: "each and every" or "each"?

Answer: Each. "Each and every" is redundant; one word suffices.

Flashcard 3: What is redundancy in writing?

Answer: Unnecessary repetition of the same idea or meaning. Redundancy wastes words by repeating information already stated.

Flashcard 4: What is wordiness in writing?

Answer: Using more words than necessary to express an idea. Wordiness clutters writing with unnecessary words.

Flashcard 5: Which option is more concise: "a total of ten students" or "ten students"?

Answer: ten students. "A total of" adds no meaning; the number alone suffices.

Flashcard 6: What does it mean to write concisely in an academic sentence?

Answer: Use the fewest words needed without losing meaning. Concise writing eliminates unnecessary words while preserving clarity.

Flashcard 7: Which revision is more concise: "a total of ten students" or "ten students"?

Answer: Ten students. "A total of" adds no meaning to the number.

Flashcard 8: Which revision is more concise: "The reason is because" or "Because"?

Answer: Because. "The reason is" and "because" both show cause; use one.

Flashcard 9: Which revision is more concise: "due to the fact that" or "because"?

Answer: Because. One word replaces a five-word phrase with same meaning.

Flashcard 10: Which option is more concise: "in the event that" or "if"?

Answer: If. Simple conjunction replaces wordy conditional phrase.

Flashcard 11: Which sentence is more concise: "There are many students who agree" or "Many students agree"?

Answer: Many students agree. Removes empty phrase "There are" to start with subject.

Flashcard 12: Find and correct the wordiness: "In my opinion, I think the rule is unfair."

Answer: I think the rule is unfair. "In my opinion" and "I think" mean the same; use only one.

Flashcard 13: Find and correct the redundancy: "The reason is because the bus was late."

Answer: The reason is that the bus was late. "The reason is" and "because" both indicate cause; use only one.

Flashcard 14: Which option is more concise for time: "at this point in time" or "now"?

Answer: Now. One word replaces wordy time phrase.

Flashcard 15: Find and correct the redundancy: "They returned back to the classroom."

Answer: They returned to the classroom. "Return" already means "go back"; "back" is redundant.

Flashcard 16: Which revision is more concise: "There are many students who like art" or "Many students like art"?

Answer: Many students like art. "There are...who" construction wastes words; direct statement is clearer.

Flashcard 17: Find and correct the redundancy: "completely finished". What is the concise revision?

Answer: Finished. "Finished" already means completely done.

Flashcard 18: Which option is more precise for movement: "went" or "hurried"?

Answer: Hurried. Specific verb shows how someone moved.

Flashcard 19: Choose the most precise word: "said" or "whispered" for speaking very quietly.

Answer: Whispered. "Whispered" precisely describes quiet speech.

Flashcard 20: What does it mean to write concisely in academic English?

Answer: Use the fewest words needed without losing meaning. Concise writing eliminates unnecessary words while preserving clarity.

Flashcard 21: Choose the most precise revision: "very tired" or "exhausted".

Answer: Exhausted. One precise word replaces a wordy phrase.

Flashcard 22: Which option is more concise: "at this point in time" or "now"?

Answer: now. Replaces a wordy time phrase with a single, clear word.

Flashcard 23: Find and correct the redundancy: "The reason is because the bus was late."

Answer: The reason is that the bus was late. "The reason is" and "because" both indicate cause; use only one.

Flashcard 24: What is the best rule for choosing precise language when multiple words seem correct?

Answer: Choose the most specific word that matches the exact meaning and tone. Precision means exact fit for context, not just correctness.

Flashcard 25: Find and correct the redundancy: "Each and every student must sign the form."

Answer: Each student must sign the form. "Each" and "every" mean the same thing; use only one.

Flashcard 26: What is redundancy in writing?

Answer: Repeating the same idea unnecessarily in nearby words or phrases. Redundancy wastes words by restating the same concept.

Flashcard 27: Which revision is more concise: "The book was read by Maria" or "Maria read the book"?

Answer: Maria read the book. Active voice uses fewer words than passive voice.

Flashcard 28: What is wordiness in writing?

Answer: Using more words than necessary to express an idea. Wordiness clutters writing with extra words that add no value.

Flashcard 29: Which revision is more concise: "at this point in time" or "now"?

Answer: Now. One word replaces a wordy phrase about the present time.

Flashcard 30: Which option is more concise: "has the ability to" or "can"?

Answer: Can. Simple verb replaces wordy phrase about ability.

Flashcard 31: Which option is more precise for evidence use: "shows" or "demonstrates"?

Answer: demonstrates. "Demonstrates" implies proof; "shows" is less academic.

Flashcard 32: Choose the most precise word for a neutral tone: "The movie was good" or "The movie was entertaining."

Answer: The movie was entertaining. "Entertaining" precisely describes the movie's quality.

Flashcard 33: Find and correct the redundancy: "The final outcome will be decided tomorrow."

Answer: The outcome will be decided tomorrow. "Outcome" already implies finality; "final" is redundant.

Flashcard 34: Identify the best concise revision: "He made the decision to leave."

Answer: He decided to leave. Strong verb replaces weak verb + noun construction.

Flashcard 35: Which option is more concise: "in order to" or "to"?

Answer: to. Eliminates two unnecessary words while keeping the same meaning.

Flashcard 36: What is redundancy in writing, and what is the best general fix for it?

Answer: Repeating the same idea; delete repeated words or combine ideas once. Redundancy says the same thing twice in different ways.

Flashcard 37: Find and correct the redundancy: "He repeated the story again."

Answer: He repeated the story. "Repeat" means "do again"; "again" is redundant.

Flashcard 38: Which option is more concise: "due to the fact that" or "because"?

Answer: because. One word replaces a five-word phrase with identical meaning.

Flashcard 39: Which revision removes empty words: "I personally believe that" or "I believe"?

Answer: I believe. "Personally" is redundant with "I believe."

Flashcard 40: What is wordiness in writing, and what is the best general fix for it?

Answer: Using more words than needed; remove filler and tighten phrasing. Wordiness uses unnecessary words that don't add meaning.

Flashcard 41: Choose the most precise word: "walked" or "strolled" for a slow, relaxed walk.

Answer: Strolled. "Strolled" precisely conveys the manner of walking.

Flashcard 42: Find and correct the wordy phrase: "The book that I read yesterday" (meaning one specific book).

Answer: The book I read yesterday. "That" is unnecessary when the meaning is clear.

Flashcard 43: Find and correct the redundancy: "The end result was surprising." What is the concise revision?

Answer: The result was surprising. "End" and "result" mean the same; keep only one.

Flashcard 44: Find and correct the redundancy: "In my opinion, I think the rule is unfair."

Answer: I think the rule is unfair. "In my opinion" and "I think" express the same idea.

Flashcard 45: Find and correct the wordiness: "There are many students who want to join the club."

Answer: Many students want to join the club. Removes empty phrase "There are...who" for direct statement.

Flashcard 46: Which option is more concise: "future plans" or "plans"?

Answer: plans. All plans are for the future; "future" is redundant.

Flashcard 47: Find and correct the redundancy: "free gift". What is the concise revision?

Answer: Gift. All gifts are free by definition.

Flashcard 48: Find and correct the redundancy: "past history". What is the concise revision?

Answer: History. All history is past by definition.

Flashcard 49: What does it mean to write precisely in an academic sentence?

Answer: Use exact words that clearly express the intended meaning. Precise writing chooses specific words that convey exact meaning.

Flashcard 50: Which option is more precise for describing a claim: "says" or "argues"?

Answer: argues. "Argues" indicates reasoning; "says" merely reports speech.

Flashcard 51: Which option is more concise: "a large number of" or "many"?

Answer: Many. One word replaces four-word quantity phrase.

Flashcard 52: Which option is more precise for a formal essay: "a lot" or "many"?

Answer: many. "Many" is specific and formal; "a lot" is vague and casual.

Flashcard 53: Find and correct the wordiness: "It is important to note that" at the start of a sentence.

Answer: Delete the phrase. This empty phrase adds no meaning and wastes words.

Flashcard 54: What does it mean to write precisely in academic English?

Answer: Use exact words that clearly match the intended meaning. Precise writing chooses specific words that convey exact meaning.

Flashcard 55: Which option is more precise for a strong opinion: "really liked" or "admired"?

Answer: Admired. Strong verb conveys exact emotion vs. weak verb + adverb.

Flashcard 56: Find and correct the wordiness: "It is important to note that the test is on Friday."

Answer: The test is on Friday. "It is important to note that" adds no meaning.