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EXERCISE 17–3 Jargon

EXERCISE 17–3 Jargon

In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of jargon, pretentious or flowery language, euphemisms, or doublespeak. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

Example

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We learned that the mayor had been engaging in a creative transfer of city employees’ pension funds.

We learned that the mayor had been embezzling money from city employees’ pension funds.

EXERCISE 17–3 Jargon - 1 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of jargon, pretentious or flowery language, euphemisms, or doublespeak. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

2 of 5

After a quick look at the new research on textiles, Patricia and her team decided to visit local clothing manufacturers.

After a cursory examination of brand-new research findings on textiles, Patricia and the members of her team made the decision to engage in a series of visits to fashion manufacturers in the local vicinity.

EXERCISE 17–3 Jargon - 2 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of jargon, pretentious or flowery language, euphemisms, or doublespeak. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

3 of 5

The nurse announced that there had been a negative patient-care outcome due to a therapeutic misadventure on the part of the surgeon.

The nurse said that the patient had died because the surgeon had made a mistake.

EXERCISE 17–3 Jargon - 3 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of jargon, pretentious or flowery language, euphemisms, or doublespeak. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

4 of 5

A generally leisurely pace at the onset of tai chi exercises can yield a variety of beneficial outcomes within a short period of time.

A slow start to tai chi exercises can bring benefits quickly.

EXERCISE 17–3 Jargon - 4 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of jargon, pretentious or flowery language, euphemisms, or doublespeak. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

5 of 5

The important fact is that the company is losing money.

The bottom line is that the company is experiencing a negative cash flow.

EXERCISE 17–3 Jargon - 5 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of jargon, pretentious or flowery language, euphemisms, or doublespeak. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.