Which of the following will improve the clarity of a document?

A) Rewriting hedge sentences
B) Deleting unnecessary words and phrases
C) Replacing long words and phrases
D) Eliminating redundancies
E) Rewriting "it is" or "there are" starters

Hedge Sentences

Statements that are deliberately made less definitive or assertive, often by using qualifiers or modal verbs, to soften claims and acknowledge uncertainty or variability.

Unnecessary Words

Unnecessary words are superfluous or extraneous terms in writing or speech that do not add meaningful content and can detract from clarity and conciseness.

Long Words

Words that are notably more extended in character count than average, often used for specific technical or academic purposes.