Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Education and Communications: [header] How to increase word count [title] Clarify your statements. [step] Read over your paper and look for any statements that seem long winded or unclear. Check for sentences that run more than two lines.

Ending1: Look for anything with only an optional word. [substeps] For example, the phrase " 1 penny " was a big source of word count if discussing sheet metal with other people. Ending2: Check long paragraphs for parts that seem longer than the rest. Most sentences (e.g., statements that are often longer) are long and should be in time to discuss an important topic in a clear, concise manner. Ending3: Break apart long sentences or statements into multiple sentences. Then, clarify your ideas in each sentence to help increase your word count. Ending4: Ask yourself each word in your paper to make sure your word count is well organized. [substeps] To shorten your word count for an essay essay, you need to highlight relevant statements you believe will help you improve in word count.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4