Clear Choices

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents students with pairs of sentences, where one sentence in each pair contains redundant wording, and the other does not. Students are asked to identify and mark the sentence that is free of redundancy. This task encourages careful reading and critical thinking as students compare each pair of sentences to determine which is more concise and effective. The exercise is straightforward yet powerful, highlighting how small changes in word choice can lead to clearer, more direct communication. By focusing on redundancy in a simple, comparative format, students learn to value clarity and precision in their writing.

Students practice distinguishing between redundant and non-redundant sentences, sharpening their editing skills. The worksheet teaches the importance of eliminating unnecessary words to strengthen the impact of a sentence. Through this exercise, students gain a better understanding of how redundancy can weaken their writing and how to avoid it. By regularly identifying the more concise sentence, they develop a habit of favoring clarity and brevity in their communication. The activity ultimately helps students become more effective writers by emphasizing the value of precision in language.