SAT Reading & Writing: Redundancy and Wordiness
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The concept, explained
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The SAT highly values conciseness. If a word or phrase repeats information already stated in the sentence, it must be removed.
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Examples of redundancy: "annual... every year", "past... history", "completely... finish", "sudden... surprise".
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When faced with multiple grammatically correct choices, the SHORTEST option is almost always correct, as long as it preserves the original meaning and doesn't break grammar rules.
- ✗ Choosing a longer phrase because it sounds more formal or impressive ("academic language" trap).
- ✗ Failing to notice that a definition is already implied by another word in the sentence.
SAT-style practice
The manager requested that all employees collaborate together to finish the project before the upcoming deadline rapidly approaching.
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