Rewrite the following sentences to eliminate wordiness.
a. It has been my wish for a considerable period of time to gain entrance into the field of accounting. This is due to the fact that challenges of my intellect are what challenge me.
b. To me it appeared that Smith did not give any consideration whatsoever to the suggestion that had been recommended by the consultant.
c. At this point in time we can’t ascertain the reason as to why the screen door was left open.
d. My sister, who is employed as a nutritionist at the University of Melbourne, recommends a daily intake of megadoses of vitamin C.
e. In the past there was quite a large number of firms located on the west coast offering us competition. At this present point in time, the majority of those firms have been forced to go out of business by the hardships and difficulties of the present period of business contraction and stagnation.
f. Dear Mrs Tardy, we are in receipt of your letter of 17 January. It is regretted that we cannot answer in the affirmative to your request. Inasmuch as your policy lapsed on 1 December, be informed that it has been cancelled and that your cheque in the amount of $157 arrived too late and is being returned herewith.