The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the answer that correctly identifies the underlined portion of the sentence as wordy or trite. Clearly, then, stars are not cool and distant as they seem at first glance, but dynamic, evolving spheres of energy that never stop changing .
A) wordy
B) trite

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phrase "at first glance" is a common phrase that adds unnecessary length to the sentence. "Stars are not cool and distant as they seem" is already enough to convey the intended meaning.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph