PSAT Writing

PSAT Writing teaches students to master grammar, punctuation, and effective writing skills needed for the PSAT and beyond.

Advanced Topics

Editing for Conciseness

Cut the Clutter

Concise writing gets to the point. Remove unnecessary words and redundancy to make every sentence count.

Strategies

  • Eliminate repeated ideas.
  • Replace wordy phrases with single words.
  • Watch for "empty" words like "really" or "actually."

In Practice

Being concise saves time for your readers and shows respect for their attention—useful in reports, emails, and texts!

Examples

  • Due to the fact that → Because

  • In order to → To

In a Nutshell

Concise writing is clear, direct, and efficient—perfect for the PSAT and real life.

Key Terms

Redundancy
The unnecessary repetition of ideas or words in writing.
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