Concise revision

ATI TEAS
English: Knowledge of Language
Drop-down cloze
Difficulty 2 of 5

Question

A writer wants to shorten a sign while keeping its meaning. Choose the most concise completion.

Please turn off the lights before leaving.

Blank 1 choices: turn off / perform the turning off of / undertake the deactivation process for

Answer

Blank 1: turn off

Rationale

The short verb phrase tells readers the same action without the added abstract wording. Removing unnecessary words makes the instruction easier to scan.

RememberChoose a direct phrase when extra words add no meaning.

Sources

Plain Language Materials & Resources (Source: CDC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · License: CDC content (credit required) · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Plain language checklist
Your Guide to (Source: CDC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · License: CDC content (credit required) · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Page 8

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