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redundant meanings
summary
the lesson focuses on identifying and correcting redundancy in sentences, a common error on the act exam that can be subtle and easily overlooked.
- redundancy occurs when a sentence repeats the same idea unnecessarily, making the text less concise.
- examples include using phrases that express the same idea, such as 'annually' and 'each year', or redundant conjunctions like 'although' and 'but' together.
- the lesson emphasizes the importance of conciseness and the strategy of omitting redundant phrases to improve sentence clarity.
- understanding the difference between similar terms and choosing the correct word based on context can also help eliminate redundancy.
- the act test often includes answer choices that suggest omitting a phrase, which should be carefully considered as a potential clue for identifying redundancy.
chapters
00:00
understanding redundancy
00:26
identifying redundant phrases
01:23
conciseness and clarity
02:27
strategies for eliminating redundancy
