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  The STRIKETHROUGH


The strikethrough is used to cross out unnecessary, awkward-sounding or poorly chosen words and needless repetition, none of which belong in a piece of writing.

PRACTICE EDITING FOR WORDS THAT DON'T BELONG: In the first table below, find and click on the words that don't belong.

1. My parents already knew itit the accident was my fault.
2. We must take care of our families because when we are far away, we regret everyday forfor the time that we didn't spend with them.
3. If everyone followed these values, we could fulfill our human beingbeing potential.
4. Honesty and responsibility are two values that help people make the right decisions in their livesin their lives and help peoplehelp people succeed in their livesin their lives.  NoteWhere else would anything happen but in life? Avoid such empty phrases.  
5. Most ofof immigrant parents are working.
6. At this recentrecent time, the government can't afford to offer free education.
7. Tuition and fees that community colleges are charging now is a right thing thatis a right thing that should be maintained for three major reasons.


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