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Zorluk: ZorEliminating Redundancy

In the early twentieth century, the discovery of the Antikythera mechanism—an ancient Greek analog computer—challenged previous assumptions about historical technology. This unique artifact, which was one of a kind and unlike any other object from its era, demonstrated a level of mechanical sophistication that was not seen again for over a thousand years.

Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion is the most concise and grammatically correct?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. This unique artifactCevap
  3. C
    Although this unique artifact
  4. D
    This artifact was unique, it

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This unique artifact
The correct option is 'This unique artifact' because it is the most concise and grammatically correct choice. The word 'unique' already means 'one of a kind' and 'unlike any other,' so including those phrases is redundant. Removing them preserves the intended meaning of the sentence without unnecessary repetition.

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1
Identify the redundancy in the underlined phrase.
The original phrase uses 'unique,' 'one of a kind,' and 'unlike any other object from its era' together. Since these terms all express the same basic idea, they are redundant.
Concision is a key grammatical standard on the ACT; redundant phrasing must be eliminated.
2
Evaluate the remaining options for grammatical correctness and sentence structure.
The option beginning with 'Although' creates a dependent clause fragment. The option containing 'unique, it' joins two independent clauses with only a comma, creating a comma splice. The option stating 'This unique artifact' is both concise and grammatically correct.
An answer choice must not only be concise but must also adhere to standard conventions of sentence structure and formation.

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Eliminating Redundancy
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