Reference no: EM132251334

In the following sentences, substitute concrete or accurate words for those that are vague, general, or imprecise, and change wording that is too formal or informal.

1) Richard, who had never flown before, was emotional as he looked at the decent-sized jet airplane on the runway.

2) Courtney saw Richard shaking like a leaf and thought his reaction was over the top.

3) However, she encompassed him in her arms and attempted to portray compassion.

4) "Don't worry," she said, "Most pilots do an admiral job, and only a small amount of airplanes crash."

5) Richard had issues with Courtney's response; it did not have the affect she had intended.

6) He told her she exemplified the wrong approach and could have spoken in a more sympathetic manor.

7) Courtney was literally heartbroken to realize she had hurt Richard, so she apologized because she did not want this thing to come between them.