4. Revising for Clarity - Dropping Clichs, Avoiding Slang andBuzzwords, Rescuing Buried Verbs, and Controlling Exuberance...

 

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4. Revising for Clarity - Dropping Clichés, Avoiding Slang andBuzzwords, Rescuing Buried Verbs, and Controlling Exuberance Wordy and unclear writing makes it difficult for your reader to understand your message. During the revision process, revise for clarity by dropping clichés, avoiding slang and buzzwords, rescuing buried verbs, and controlling exuberance. Which of the following are clichés that should be dropped from your business messages? Check all that apply. O Best regards O Below the belt O Good to go O First and foremost Which of the following sentences use slang or buzzwords? Check all that apply. O Let's take solutions-oriented approach to the matter. O I bombed that presentation! O Please meet me in the conference room. O The industry has experienced a paradigm shift, and our company is positioned to perform well. e I'll process the invoice by the end of the day. Read the passage, and then answer the question. [1] We will engage in the preparation of your information packet immediately. [2] While we compile your packet, please complete the attached form. Which sentence contains a buried verb? O 2 O Neither Which sentence does not control exuberance? o We totally agree with the assumptions made in the financial projections. O We agree with the absolute nature of the policy. O We believe that his proposal did not receive adequate attention. 4. Revising for Clarity - Dropping Clichés, Avoiding Slang andBuzzwords, Rescuing Buried Verbs, and Controlling Exuberance Wordy and unclear writing makes it difficult for your reader to understand your message. During the revision process, revise for clarity by dropping clichés, avoiding slang and buzzwords, rescuing buried verbs, and controlling exuberance. Which of the following are clichés that should be dropped from your business messages? Check all that apply. O Best regards O Below the belt O Good to go O First and foremost Which of the following sentences use slang or buzzwords? Check all that apply. O Let's take solutions-oriented approach to the matter. O I bombed that presentation! O Please meet me in the conference room. O The industry has experienced a paradigm shift, and our company is positioned to perform well. e I'll process the invoice by the end of the day. Read the passage, and then answer the question. [1] We will engage in the preparation of your information packet immediately. [2] While we compile your packet, please complete the attached form. Which sentence contains a buried verb? O 2 O Neither Which sentence does not control exuberance? o We totally agree with the assumptions made in the financial projections. O We agree with the absolute nature of the policy. O We believe that his proposal did not receive adequate attention.

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