Make the following more concise:
Redundant
(1) Repeat that back over once again, please (W,112).
(2) The President introduced a new innovation (W,112).
(3) John is equally as bright as Bill (W,112).
(4) The contest is limited only to juniors (W,112).
(5) Each and every coed is invited (W,112).
(7) I find scientific study more preferable (W,112).
(8) I think that if I make an A that I will celebrate (W,112).
(9) What do you mean to imply?
(10) She will continue to remain faithful (W,112).
(11) You should recast that sentence in different words (W,112).
(12) Her whisperings were audible to the ear (W,112).
(13) My face was red in color (W,112).
(14) This country has become extremely large in size.
(15) We like to be appreciated and admired for the talents which we possess and we hope to be praised for the achievements that we have attained as individuals (H,94).
Repetitive
(1) The man was a conformist, accepting the standards of his society in all aspects.
(2) Over the years, Smathers becomes suspicious that he is being exploited by people who want to take advantage of him and use him (H,93).
(3) The criticisms I will make are major ones which ought to be given careful consideration because of their importance (H,94).
(4) If one examines the story carefully, one will find that the hidden symbolism in the story makes the story stand for something more than one first found in the story (H,94).
(5) To maintain a steady rate of progress, we need both liberals and conservatives in politics. We must have both liberalism and conservatism if we are to progress steadily.
(6) The professional military mind is usually an unimaginative mind and thus is dangerous in politics. Discipline in the military calling is so strict that it quells the imagination needed in political activity.
(7) The federal government must take steps to prevent water pollution if our country is not to perish for lack of pure water. If the federal government doesn't do something we will soon be without pure water.
(8) To progress with the times, churches must conduct themselves more as social institutions. Churches can keep up only if they become more social.
(9) It is necessary for a student to receive a balanced education before he goes to college. This balanced education will help him decide what his goal is and how to achieve it. This balanced education will also help him if he fails in his endeavors by giving him the necessary background to start in another field of work. With this balanced education a student...(Ma,59).
(10) Having considered Faulkner's vision, let us now go on to a consideration of the characters who exemplify the theory (B,433).
Phrases reducible to single words:
(1) The professor dismissed the student in a tactful way (W,111).
(2) A student who works hard will make a favorable impression on his teacher (W,111).
(3) The committee chairman acted in a selfish way when he rejected the suggestion that had been proposed by the secretary (W,111).
(4) This sentence from the Bible is famous for its pessimism (W,111).
(5) Honor was important to both Stamm and Zodomirsky, and as a result of it they were both hurt (B,458).
(6) He sold several of his paintings of the Impressionist period (M,126).
(7) He is working in the interest of political unity (B,457).
(8) That society is an interesting one (B,457).
(9) She was aware of the fact that she had not returned her paper (B,457).
(10) In this country of ours the individual feels isolated and unable to cooperate together with others.
(11) I never received a failing grade in any subject.
(12) In many cases, people have trouble finding work.
Clauses reducible to phrases:
(1) The biography of Mark Twain which was written by Dixon Wecter is both accurate and definitive (W,111).
(2) A student who is earnest will set aside a specific study period for each course that he is taking (W,111).
(3) If we follow such a policy it may have the desired effect of convincing the U.S.S.R. that we mean business (B,458).
(4) After his working day was completed, he stopped in the same tavern which he visited every night (B,458).
(5) I picked up the papers which were on the desk (B,458).
(6) She is the girl who is wearing the red sweater (M,126).
(7) I do not approve of the methods he employs (M,126).
(8) The people who stood around outside in the street had a better view than those who stayed inside (M,125).
(9) At an early stage in his career, Yogi encountered a coach who kept constantly urging him to analyze his motions while he was up at the plate (M,125).
(10) Einstein, who was one of the most brilliant men of all time, behaved in a manner that was warm and human (B,458).
(11) It is hard to fill idle time, and this is especially true of Sundays.
Clauses reducible to single words:
(1) He was introducing considerations which have nothing to do with the case (B,458).
(2) She looked as though she was not feeling very well (M,126).
(3) It has been shown throughout history that some men are ahead of their time. Such is the case with Galileo and Newton (B,458).
Sentences combined:
(1) In the second section complications are introduced by Mariana. She begs Zodomirsky not to duel. This begging causes Zodomirsky to face a conflict between his honor as a man and his love for Mariana (B,458).
Deadwood
(1) The author writes in his article that society has changed.
(2) In many cases students are now working along the lines of discussing controversial issues with the administration (B,457).
(3) We cannot make such a decision at this point in time.
(4) With reference to the question of equal rights, I think women should have equal rights (M,125).
(5) After having opened your presents, you find that you have received just about every conceivable present in the world, except the present you have been hinting you would like to receive (H,94).
(6) Under present circumstances I have come to the conclusion that my answer must be in the negative (H,92).
(7) He was occasionally inclined to talk too much (H,40).
(8) The most powerful force in all the world is love (B,457).
(9) The worthy minister of the First Methodist Church magnanimously assisted the hard-working lay committee (W,219).
(10) Our duly elected new Speaker opened the legislative session with a fine prayer (W,219).
(11) The wonderful example set by our grand scoutmaster taught the boys valuable self-reliance (W,219).