The Text Lists Six Methods of Improving Conciseness

question 22

Multiple Choice

The text lists six methods of improving conciseness. Which of the following is not one of them?

• A)Limit paragraph length.
• B)Use the gestation approach.
• C)Use the meat cleaver method of revision.
• D)Limit prepositional phrases.

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Definitions:

Offspring

The biological children or young produced by an organism, either through sexual or asexual reproduction.

Symbiotic Relationships

Close interactions between species that live together, often mutually beneficial, but can also include parasitic and commensal relationships.

Parasitism

Symbiotic relationship in which one species (the parasite) benefits in terms of growth and reproduction, to the detriment of the other species (the host).

Mutualism

Symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit in terms of growth and reproduction.