FdRajA Application of Basic Writing Principles Official Communication &Report WritingConcise the following expressions:

1. At this point in time we can't ascertain the reason as to why the screen door was left open.

2. My sister, who is employed as a nutritionist at the University of Michigan, recommends the daily intake of mega doses of Vitamin C.

3. Basically, in light of the fact that Congressman Derik was totally exhausted by his last campaign, there was an expectation on the part of the voters that he would not reduplicate his effort to achieve office in government again.

4. It is to be hoped that we discover a means to create an absolutely proper and fitting tribute to Professor Espinoza.

5. There is a desire on the part of many of us to maintain a spring recess for the purpose of getting away from the demands of our studies.

6. Joe was an honest and hard working man. Basically, he never gave much consideration to sitting idly about, doing nothing constructive.

7. What is your basic understanding of predestination?

8. At what point in time will a downturn in the stock market have a really serious effect on the social life of people as a whole?

9. I would call your attention to the fact that our President, who was formerly the Governor of Arkansas, is basically a Southerner.

10. There are millions of fans who desperately want the Hartford Whalers to stay in the city.

11. We allow 2 percent discount for cash payment. (Change into you-attitude)

12. Please find enclosed herewith copy of the report which is 15 pages in length. (Eliminate wordiness)

13. Men and ladies go hand in hand in all walks of life. (Use parallelism)

14. Your letter is not clear at all. I cannot understand it. (Be tactful and courteous)

15. I am sorry I cannot send you the booklet you required as we have not received it from the publishers. (Eliminate negative attitude)

16. Final preparation will be made by the planning committee. (Use action verb)

17. The camera has a system that gives you good picture. (Make vivid and concrete expression)

18. Mark talk to teacher about his problem (Eliminate vagueness.)

19. When I dropped the clock on the glass, it broke. (Eliminate vague pronoun.)

20. Jennifer told her mother that she couldn’t go. (Eliminate vagueness.)

21. I am in receipt of your letter No. 213 dated Nov. 19,20xx and wish to acknowledge with thanks. (Avoid wordy and trite expression.)

22. You failed to enclose your check in the envelope. (Be courteous and considerate.)

23. He put a helmet on his head made of iron. (Correct the sentence.)

24. The guest was frank with good behavior and has a sharp wit. (Use parallelism.)

25. Cut out all needless repetition of phrases and sentences.

Will you ship us sometime, anytime during the month of October, or even November if you are rushed, for

November would suit us just as well, in fact a little better, 300 of the regular 3_ by 15_inch blue felt armbands with

white sewn letters in the centre. [49 words]