Asked by D.M0’s World on Sep 25, 2024
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Phrases such as "the above mentioned," "the former," "the latter," and "the aforementioned" are examples of what?
A) Camouflaged verbs
B) Reworded noun sequences
C) Dangling modifiers
D) Hedge sentences
E) Awkward references
Awkward References
Unclear or poorly made citations in text that disrupt the flow or understanding.
Camouflaged Verbs
Verbs that are made to blend into a sentence by being transformed into a noun or adjective form, potentially obscuring action.
Dangling Modifiers
Words or phrases that do not clearly attach to the words they modify, causing confusion.
- Develop proficiency in detecting and removing unnecessary words, focusing on concise expression.
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Tanmayee Samal3 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
E)Try to avoid vague references such as "the above-mentioned," "as mentioned above," "the aforementioned," "the former," "the latter," and "respectively." Awkward references require the reader to stop reading and replace the reference with the appropriate word.
Learning Objectives
- Develop proficiency in detecting and removing unnecessary words, focusing on concise expression.
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