EXERCISE 10.1 successfulwriting6e-successfulwriting6e_ch10-bx3-001

EXERCISE 10.1

EXERCISE 10.1

Editing for Wordiness

Edit the following sentences to make them concise.

Question 10.1

1. Due to the fact that Professor Wu assigned twenty-five math problems for tomorrow, I am forced to make the decision to miss this evening’s lecture to be given by the vice president of the United States

Question 10.2

2. In many cases, workers are forced to use old equipment that needs replacing despite the fact that equipment malfunctions cost the company more than the price of new machines.

Question 10.3

3. Miley Cyrus is one of the best examples of an entertainment celebrity being given too much publicity.

Question 10.4

4. The president of Warehouse Industries has the ability and power to decide who should and who should not be hired and who should and who should not be fired.

Question 10.5

5. The soccer league’s sponsor, as a matter of fact, purchased league jerseys for the purpose of advertisement and publicity.

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