Business Communication at Work Chapter 2 Name Date PROOFREADING/EDITING REVIEW: The following sentences contain errors. These errors may be typographical and/or may include errors in grammar, number usage, punctuation, or capitalization. Make the necessary corrections in each sentence and rewrite each sentence correctly.

1. Each of the vise presidents will maintain their respective rolls.

2. The wheather vain was in need of repare.

3. The store advertized collectables and antiques as well as knew merchandise.

4. The doctor sent Harry to the pharmacie for a perscription.

5. The science fare lasted for three days and it was held in the laberatory.

6. Gina choose the short, two-piece suit allthough she perferred the dress.

7. The gardner noted that the watering systeme was not funktioning.

8. The commitee request a resess to reveiw the proposels which were presented.

9. The representives adapted the health care plane by a majority vote.

10. Words sentences and pargraphs are consedered the building blocks of communcation.

Choosing the Right Words A. Synonyms. Look up the following words in the thesaurus on your word processor. Write

the words that are listed as having similar meanings. If antonyms are listed, list at least two also if available, using the notation ANT.

1. opportunity

2. evaluate

3. ethics

4. harass

5. similar

B. Antonyms. Identify and circle the antonym (the word opposite in meaning) for the word in bold at the left.

1. construct assemble fabricate raze rear 2. antagonize alienate appease contradict dispute 3. pertinent applicable appropriate germane irrelevant 4. oppose advocate contest hinder thwart 5. encourage dissuade influence sanction stimulate

C. Positive and Negative Words. Listed are words that generally have a negative connotation.

Identify a positive word that may be used in place of each negative word.

1. crisis

2. obstinate

3. criticism

4. cagey

5. trouble

D. Confusing Words. From the list 2-5 of the document BCAdditionalHelp, select the five sets of words that have meanings you are unsure of. Find the words in the dictionary and write them and their exact meanings on the lines below.

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