Each sentence below contains two examples of ineffective word choice. Underline each error. Then, in the space provided, write W, S, or C to indicate wordiness, slang, or cliché. Finally, use the answer line to rewrite each faulty expression, using more effective language.
1. Tyrell is playing with you when he says he can’t be at your party. Don’t listen to his teasing – he wouldn’t miss that party for the world.
_W__ a. Tyrell is joking by saying he can’t be at your party.
_C__ b. Don’t listen to his teasing – he definitely will attend.
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To identify the ineffective word choices in the given sentence, we should look for instances of wordiness, slang, or cliché.
1. Tyrell is playing with you when he says he can’t be at your party. Don’t listen to his teasing – he wouldn’t miss that party for the world.
The error in this sentence is the use of the slang term "playing with you." To rewrite the faulty expression using more effective language, we can replace it with "joking."
Revised sentence: Tyrell is joking when he says he can’t be at your party. Don’t listen to his teasing – he wouldn't miss that party for anything.