1. Delete words that mean little or nothing
2. Delete words that repeat the meaning of other words
3. Delete words implied by other words.
4. Replace a phrase with a word.
5. Change negatives to affirmatives.
6. Delete useless adjectives and adverbs.
100

 I actually think that this movie is really good, basically because of the acting.

 I think this movie is good because of the acting.

100

 The final outcome of the match surprised everyone.

Expected answer: The outcome of the match surprised everyone.

100

We have noted a decrease in the number of errors.

We have noted fewer errors

100

Do not ignore patients’ symptoms.

Expected answer:
Pay attention to patients’ symptoms.

100

The incredibly quick brown fox jumped very gracefully over the extremely lazy dog.

The quick brown fox jumped gracefully over the lazy dog.

200

In this particular case, all of the employees experienced various problems with their individual schedules.

 In this case, employees experienced problems with their schedules.

200

The investigation was carried out with meticulous attention to detail.

Answer: The investigation was carried out meticulously.

200

The new policy is for the purpose of reducing unnecessary expenses.

The new policy aims to reduce unnecessary expenses.

200

Researchers did not include many female participants in the study.

Expected answers:
Researchers included few female participants in the study.
The study included only a small number of female participants.

200

She spoke softly and gently to the visibly frightened, absolutely terrified child in the dark, shadowy room.

She spoke gently to the frightened child in the dark room.

300

Actually, various medical studies show that individual patients generally develop immunity after the first dose.

Studies show that patients generally develop immunity after the first dose.

300

The committee oversees the regulatory compliance framework and safety protocol systems.

The committee oversees regulations and safety protocols.

300

Due to the fact that the client has not yet responded to our proposal, we are not in a position to move forward with the project at this point in time.

Because the client hasn’t responded, we cannot proceed yet.

300

Treatment should not be given without considering gender differences unless the condition is not serious.

Expected answers:
Consider gender differences before giving treatment, except in minor cases.
Consider gender differences before treatment when the condition is serious.

300

In the bitterly cold winter months, he would always tirelessly work at his old wooden desk, drafting meticulously detailed plans for the absolutely crucial new project.

In the cold winter, he worked at his wooden desk, drafting detailed plans for the crucial project.

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