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Who is the author of 'The Elements of Style'?
What is the main topic of 'The Elements of Style'?
In the Elements of Style, what does 'omit needless words' refer to?Conciseness in writingMaking stories shorterLimiting the use of adjectivesAvoiding complex words
Which year was the first edition of 'The Elements of Style' published?
In 'The Elements of Style', which principle suggests avoiding passive voice?Use the active voiceOmit needless wordsPlace the emphatic words at the endDo not break sentences in two
Does 'The Elements of Style' recommend using slang and jargon?NoYes
What strategy in 'The Elements of Style' promotes placing the most important words or phrase at the end of a sentence?
In 'The Elements of Style', what does the rule 'do not break sentences in two' suggest?Avoiding inappropriately splitting independent clausesKeeping sentences under a certain lengthAvoiding compound sentencesLimiting the use of punctuation
What is the principle suggesting precise expression in 'The Elements of Style'?
Does 'The Elements of Style' advise writing in a formal or casual style?FormalCasual