Question

Which sentence or pair of sentences illustrates wordiness and redundancy?

a. The ocean looks like a bejeweled expanse of splendor. Only nature can hold such breathtaking beauty, and to replicate it is impossible.
b. Jupiter is the largest and most prominent planet in the solar system. It is the fifth planet in the solar system, followed by the planet Saturn, which is the sixth planet in the solar system.
c.Lily found this marvelous dress in the shop. She was so amazed at the delicate needlework that ran up and down the sleeves.
d.Sam goes to the park to play basketball every day. He teams up with his twin sister and friends, who also enjoy the game immensely.

Answer 1

Answer: b. Jupiter is the largest and most prominent planet in the solar system. It is the fifth planet in the solar system, followed by the planet Saturn, which is the sixth planet in the solar system.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

b. Jupiter is the largest and most prominent planet in the solar system. It is the fifth planet in the solar system, followed by the planet Saturn, which is the sixth planet in the solar system.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Largest and most prominent" is redundant.

To say that Saturn is the sixth planet after saying that Jupiter is the fifth planet is overly wordy.