1) The five words that should be removed are: totally, generally, purposefully, actual, illustrated. These should be removed because doing so does not alter the meaning of the sentences in any way.
2) Choose the best, most succinct and simple word/phrase to begin the following sentence: To credit someone else’s work properly, you need to learn how to integrate citations in your writing. (This is more succinct than the other options and means the same thing).
3) Choose the best, most succinct and simple word/phrase to begin the following sentence: Because of this requirement, you should read our guide to help you learn how to do this effectively. (This is the most succinct and simple word that can be used)
4) Choose the best, most succinct and simple word/phrase to begin the following sentence: Presently, students tend to over-cite, rather than under-cite material that has shaped their writing. (This is the most succinct and simple word that can be used; the other one-word examples do not mean quite the right thing)
5) The two words that should be removed are: Tomason 300, fine-grained. These should be removed because their inclusion could confuse someone, or make them feel they do not have enough specialist knowledge to understand what is being said, when they are entirely unnecessary; the meaning of the sentences does not change after their removal.
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