📝 PSAT Exam Prep

Wordiness can be reduced by:

A Adding qualifiers

B Eliminating unnecessary phrases like "due to the fact that" (use "because")

C Using passive voice

D Adding more clauses

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Replace wordy phrases: "in order to" → "to"; "due to the fact that" → "because"; "at this point in time" → "now."