Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "At this point in time, the committee is still reviewing each and every application."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "The runner returned back to the starting line and began again."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "The reason why we canceled the picnic is because rain was forecast."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "In the event that the bus is late, call the office."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "Due to the fact that the field was wet, practice moved indoors."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "She has the ability to solve the puzzle in under a minute."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "We joined together the two ropes and pulled them tight."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "The final outcome of the vote surprised the members."

Which word repeats an idea the noun already carries? "Every volunteer received a free gift after the cleanup."

Which group of words is the wordy one? "Until such time as the rain stops, the team will wait inside the gym."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "The coach reviewed the past history of the rivalry before the game."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "The club held a bake sale in order to raise money for new uniforms."

Original: "Because Friday's storm closed the road, the team canceled the trip to the coast." Which revision drops information the original gives?

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "With advance planning, the class saved money on the trip."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "The two schools are located in close proximity to each other."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "The class enjoyed an unexpected surprise on Friday."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "A helmet is absolutely essential for every rider on the trail."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "The captain mentioned the fact that the ferry leaves early."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "A large number of students signed up for the field trip."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "The library will reopen in the near future."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "The rain lasted for a period of two weeks."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "The principal made an announcement about the schedule change."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "The reporter conducted an investigation of the flooding downtown."

Which precise verb replaces "said ... in a very quiet voice"? "She said the answer in a very quiet voice."

Which precise verb replaces "walked slowly and heavily"? "He walked slowly and heavily up the last hill."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "The pond was surrounded on all sides by tall reeds."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "After the test, the settings revert back to normal."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "The teacher repeated the directions again for the new group."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "Free tickets were an added bonus for the volunteers."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "In spite of the fact that the trail was muddy, the hikers went on."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "The board will give consideration to the new bus route."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "The package was small in size and blue in color."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "During the course of the meeting, three parents spoke."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "It is important to note that the museum closes at four."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the wordiness? "There are many students who ride the bus to the north campus."

Which revision keeps every idea but cuts the repetition? "Both maps show the exact same trail through the canyon."

All four sentences give the same information. Which one is already precise and concise?

Which two words repeat the same idea? "The committee will meet together in the library on Monday."

True or False: In "The two groups collaborated together on the mural," the word "together" repeats an idea already carried by "collaborated."

True or False: In "The shuttle bus runs daily," the word "daily" only repeats an idea already in "runs," so it can be cut.