The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 10

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the answer that correctly identifies the underlined portion of the sentence as wordy or trite. When you look at the sky on a clear night, you will not see the exact same sky that the ancient Greeks saw thousands of years ago when they looked at the night sky .

• A) wordy
• B) trite

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Definitions:

Recurring Activities

Tasks or events that happen repeatedly over a period of time according to a regular schedule.

Nonrecurring Events

Events or activities that happen once and do not repeat over time.

Purpose Statement

A declaration that outlines the intent or goal of a document, project, or study.

Action Verbs

Words that express an action, whether physical or mental, often used to make writing more dynamic and powerful.