Question

\today our teacher kept mentioning that we should avoid empty phrases. whats an empty phrase, though? how can a phrase be empty?\ what would you say to help this student? ○ an empty phrase is one that uses too many words. ○ an empty phrase is one that doesnt add to the meaning of a sentence. directions: read the sentence, then answer the question. yan and rachel are waiting for people to reply back to their wedding invitations. which option is the most effective revision of this sentence? ○ yan and rachel are waiting for people to respond to their wedding invitations. ○ yan and rachel are waiting for people to reply back again to their wedding invitations. ○ yan and rachel are waiting for people to respond back to their wedding invitations.

Explanation:

For the first question, an empty phrase is defined by its lack of contribution to meaning. "Reply back" in the second sentence is redundant as "reply" already implies a response. "Respond" is a more concise and effective replacement.

Answer:

First question: An empty phrase is one that doesn’t add to the meaning of a sentence.
Second question: Van and Rachel are waiting for people to respond to their wedding invitations.