Lesikar's business communication chapter 4 questions

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Making Sentences Economical

Instructions: Sentences 9-36: Revise the following sentences for more economical wording.

9. In view of the fact that we financed the experiment, we were entitled to some of theprofit.

10.We should see the prime lending rate increase in the near future.

11. I will talk to him with regard to the new policy.

12.The candidates who were the wealthiest won the election.

13.There are many obligations that we must meet.

14.We purchased gloves that are lined with wool.

15.Mary is of the conviction that service has improved.

16.Sales can be detected to have improved over last year.

17. It is essential that we take the actions that are necessary to correct the problem.

18.The chairperson is engaged in the activities of preparing the program.

19.Martin is engaged in the process of revising the application.

20.You should study all new innovations in your field.

21. In all probability, we are likely to suffer a loss this quarter.

22.The job requires a minimum of at least three years of experience.

23. In spite of the fact that they hadn't paid their previous bill, they placed another order.

24.We expect to deliver the goods in the event that we receive the money.

25. In accordance with their plans, company officials sold the machinery.


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26.This policy exists for the purpose of preventing dishonesty.

27.The salespeople who were the most successful received the best rewards .

28.The reader will note that this area ranks in the top 5 percent in per capita income.

29.Our new coats are made of a fabric that is of the wrinkle-resistant variety.

30.Our office is charged with the task of counting supplies not used in production.

31.Losses caused by the strike exceeded the amount of $640,000.

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This condition can be assumed to be critical.

33.Our goal is to effect a change concerning the overtime pay rate.

34.Mr. Wilson replaced the old antiquated machinery with new machinery.

35.We must keep this confidential information from being shared with others.

36.

The consensus of opinion of this group is that Wellington was wrong.


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Wording Sentences Logically

Instructions, Sentences 37-58: Revise the following to eliminate illogical and awkward

wording.

37.Because the Swift Company has a service-oriented culture is the reason it

supports all forms of volunteerism.

38.On the night of your party, we experienced a rare occurrence with our seafood

supplier canceling at the last minute.

39.Our staff is among the best as we strive for the highest level of customer service.

40.Thank you for your feedback that will help us continue to improve.

41.

The meeting room you have reserved has a projector, Internet access, and will enableyour attendees to hear the trainer easily.

42.As a five-star hotel, our guests satisfaction is our top priority.

43.Upon review of the facts, the problem was a short in the wiring.

44.This streamlined process will save us so much money.

45.

Depending on how you make your request will determine how the reader will respond..

46.On behalf of the management team, I appreciate your extra work on the project.

47.We need to know how many will attend, and please indicate their choice of entre.

48.During tomorrows staff meeting we will discuss our progress on the new ad campaign

and how well the installation of the new software is going .

49.As far as phone call monitoring, I believe we should try other methods first.

50.Through our research of three local charities we feel that each one would make a

good sponsor.


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51.Each department will now be able to update your section of the website.

52. It is such a worthy cause, but I fear this nonprofit's website will not attract manydonations.

53.

After reviewing the organizations bylaws, I found that they needed to be revised and

updated.

54. This is an important message, but by placing it in a long paragraph, it is unlikely that

many people will read it.

55.As a 501(c) (3) organization, donations are tax deductible.

56.The main reason his report was late was because his email account was hacked

yesterday.

57.After talking to our user testers, it is clear that we need to revise the device.

58.You can volunteer to help with publicity, set up, clean up, or you can bring

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Managing Paragraph Focus

Instructions, Rewrite the following paragraphs in two ways to show different placement of the

topic sentence and variations in emphasis of contents. Point out the differences in meaning in

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