What is the goal when editing for conciseness?

A) To impose parallelism
B) To make sure the document is as clear and easy to read as possible
C) To make sure the document is grammatically correct
D) To shorten the message by removing unnecessary words
E) To make sure the overall feel of the document is appropriate for a given audience

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  D)Many of the changes you make to improve clarity also shorten your message by removing unnecessary words. The next step is to examine the text with the specific goal of reducing the number of words you use. Readers appreciate conciseness and are more likely to read your documents if you have a reputation for efficient writing.

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