Recognizing Unnecessary Phrases

Question 1

If you think about it, the government should not hesitate to spy on citizens who might pose national security risks

Accepted Answer

If you think about it

Question 2

Jasmine is totally selfish to reject all of her suitors.

Accepted Answer

totally

Question 3

Governments should be responsible for ensuring restaurants serve healthy food, in my opinion.

Accepted Answer

in my opinion

Question 4

{Aladdin’s greed} is {his biggest flaw,} in my opinion.

Accepted Answer

in my opinion

Question 5

Religious studies should literally become a central part of academic programs for American students.

Accepted Answer

literally

Question 6

I believe that the community members have unfulfilling lives because they cannot experience emotions.

Accepted Answer

I believe that

Question 7

Really large companies should be required to hire an equal number of men and women.

Accepted Answer

Really

Question 8

If you think about it, social media has made high school reunions unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

If you think about it

Question 9

Television definitely helps children develop their vocabularies better than books do.

Accepted Answer

definitely

Question 10

Participation trophies, I believe, devalue awards for real athletic accomplishments.

Accepted Answer

I believe

Question 11

Actually, Mufasa and Simba are not heroes; they lead an exclusive and prejudiced society.

Accepted Answer

Actually

Question 12

{Because of football's} {physical risks}, the sport should certainly be banned {from school athletics programs}.

Accepted Answer

certainly

Question 13

The costs of holding students back a grade outweigh the benefits, if you think about it.

Accepted Answer

if you think about it

Question 14

Truly, Rafiki’s role in The Lion King suggests that spirituality is more important than reason.

Accepted Answer

Truly

Question 15

Of the three animal sidekicks in Aladdin, Raja is definitely the most lovable.

Accepted Answer

definitely

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