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Although good writing is an art, it is also a (i) skill that most peop
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13 Sep 2021, 09:57
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Although good writing is an art, it is also a (i) ______ skill that most people can master by following the principle that (ii) _______ and economy of language are good.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. superfluous | D. simplicity |
| B. fundamental | E. preponderance |
| C. nugatory | F. prolixity |
Re: Although good writing is an art, it is also a (i) skill that most peop
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13 Sep 2021, 19:37
13 Sep 2021, 19:37
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Although good writing is an art, it is a basic skill that can be mastered by the principle that simplicity and economy are good.
fundamental & simplicity
Answer B D
fundamental & simplicity
Answer B D
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27 Mar 2024, 05:55
27 Mar 2024, 05:55
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It cannot be a superfluous or nugatory (of no value) skill, because then why master it? So it has to be a fundamental skill. The phrase "and economy" ensures that the blank should contain a synonym of economy. The word for the second blank is simplicity.
