Reference no: EM132446169

Word Expressions:

Revise the following sentences to eliminate wordy phrases by substituting a single word wherever possible.

a) Push the red button in the event that you see any smoke rising from the cooking surface.

b) More than 40 percent of the people polled are of the opinion that government spending should be reduced.

c) Please send me more information pertaining to your new line of pesticides.

d) Due to the fact that two of the three highway lanes were closed for repairs, I was nearly 20 minutes late for my appointment.

Writing Confidently:

Revise the following sentences to convey an appropriately confident attitude.

a) Can you think of any reason not to buy a wristwatch for dressy occasions.

b) I hope you agree that my offer provides good value for the money.

c) Of course, I am confident that my offer provides good value for the money .

d) You might try to find a few minutes to visit our gallery on your next visit to galleries in this ares

Parallelism:

Determine whether the following sentences use parallel structure. Revise sentences as needed to make the structure parallel.

a) The store is planning to install a new cash-register system that is easier to operate, easier to repair, and cheaper to maintain than the current system.

b) According to the survey, most employees prefer either holding the employee cafeteria open later or its hours to be kept the same.

c) The quarterback is expert not only in calling plays but also in throwing passes.

d) Our career-guidance book will cover writing resumes, application letters, and techniques for interviewing.