EXERCISE 1

● EXERCISE 1 ●

Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity.

  1. A person who has a dependence on constant approval from others is usually insecure.

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    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - A person who has a dependence on constant approval from others is usually insecure.
  2. Let’s have a discussion of the essay you read for homework.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - Let’s have a discussion of the essay you read for homework.
  3. Khaya finally came to the realization that she preferred research to teaching.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - Khaya finally came to the realization that she preferred research to teaching.
  4. A key step toward losing weight is to make a reduction in the amount of food you consume.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - A key step toward losing weight is to make a reduction in the amount of food you consume.
  5. A supercilious manager rarely contributes to a felicitous workplace.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - A supercilious manager rarely contributes to a felicitous workplace.
  6. Recommendations are being made by the faculty for the honor society.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - Recommendations are being made by the faculty for the honor society.
  7. Colin filled out his application to work part-time during the holidays.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - Colin filled out his application to work part-time during the holidays.
  8. We should give serious consideration to the possibility of traveling to China this summer.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - We should give serious consideration to the possibility of traveling to China this summer.
  9. The president has every intention of hearing both viewpoints.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - The president has every intention of hearing both viewpoints.
  10. Before finalizing the meeting, the chair of the group offered a plethora of ideas.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - Before finalizing the meeting, the chair of the group offered a plethora of ideas.
  11. Before Derrell made a serious purchase, such as a car, he made a study of the competition.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - Before Derrell made a serious purchase, such as a car, he made a study of the competition.
  12. Many benefits accrue from residing in a heterogeneous community.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - Many benefits accrue from residing in a heterogeneous community.
  13. The press release gave an explanation for the senator’s stance on homeland security.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - The press release gave an explanation for the senator’s stance on homeland security.
  14. A recalcitrant attitude has resulted from too many of our colleagues becoming mired in quotidian concerns.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - A recalcitrant attitude has resulted from too many of our colleagues becoming mired in quotidian concerns.
  15. Maya has a lot of sympathy for students who experience test anxiety.

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    uZxg83qH9uNZ3NUqyV8wT7hdxc9/5MQeJeZaOsQNhvI0w6Xk3EOeDQ1B873FE1s7
    Chapter 10 - EXERCISE 1: - Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity. - Maya has a lot of sympathy for students who experience test anxiety.