Wordy and unclear writing makes it difficult for your reader to understand your message. During the revision process, revise for clarity by dropping clich$$s$,$ avoiding slang and buzzwords, rescuing buried verbs, and controlling exuberance.

Which of the following are clich$$s that should be dropped from your business messages? Check all that apply.

Best regards

Below the belt

First and foremost

Good to go

Which of the following sentences use slang or buzzwords? Check all that apply.

The company has felt the effect of the paradigm shift.

I$$m sorry I forgot about the conference call; that was an epic fail on my part!

If he thinks that strategy will boost sales, he$$s cray$-$cray.

We should provide value$-$added services.

Sales increased last quarter.

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?

Neither

$2$

$1$

Which sentence does not control exuberance?

We agree with the absolute nature of the policy.

We totally agree with the assumptions made in the financial projections.

We believe that his proposal did not receive adequate attention.