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Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
  1. After weeks of partisan debate
  2. both parties have at least agreed
  3. that no vote will be held
  4. at the present time.
Explanation
Answer: D - At the present time should be eliminated. Changing the third line to read, “that no vote will be held currently,” is also possible but may not be necessary depending on context. The phrase at the present time can almost always be replaced with a single word.
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