$4$ Name That Wording Problem

This activity tests your ability to recognize and avoid four common wording problems in business communication:

$02$:$43$:$27-$ Using slang and clich$$s inappropriately

$--$Confusing similar words $($e$.$g$.,$ "affect" and "effect"$)$

$-$Using incorrect two$-$word expressions $($e$.$g$.,$ "collided into" rather than "collided with," the correct expression$)$

$-$Camouflaging the real verb of the sentence $($e$.$g$.,$ "effect a change" instead of "change"$).$

Instructions: Assign the correct type of wording problem to each sentence below.

You can assure Mr$.$ Wong that our plan for marketing his products is a slam dunk.

Inappropriate Slang$/$Clich$$s v

We look forward to learning more about you're retirement$-$planning workshop.

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The redesign of this product should increase it's sales.

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Based off of these findings, I recommend that we revise our website.

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