Rewrite the following sentences, removing general language, wordiness, clichés, and slang.
• Noah worked his fingers to the bone to save money for college.
• At the wedding, I ate a lot of food.
• Quality was sacrificed in order to meet the deadline on time.
• I really needed a shoulder to cry on after Kayla kicked me out of the apartment.
• In his heart, Tyler sincerely felt he deserved the award.
• Noah worked diligently to save money for college.
• At the wedding, I ate two plates of food.
• Quality was sacrificed to meet the deadline.
• I really needed a friend after Kayla ended our relationship.
• Tyler sincerely felt he deserved the award.
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A. cierto B. falso
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• time order • emphatic order • logical order • step-by-step order