Information Flow

Instructions: In the sentences below, adjust the information flow so that "old topics" precede new information. For example:

Poorly Worded: Getting work completed faster and more efficiently is what we need to do to keep their business.
Revised: To keep their business, we need to complete work faster and more efficiently.

1. There has been a major delay for traffic going west on Interstate 55 near County Line Road.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

On Interstate 55 near County Line Road, the traffic going west has a major delay.

2. A change in consumer spending patterns is one reason the economy has shifted.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

One reason the economy has shifted is a change in consumer spending patterns.

3. The applicant who graduated from Fox College has been hired as your new assistant.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

Your new assistant is the Fox College graduate.

4. The revised budget will be the topic of our next meeting.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

At our next meeting, we will discuss the revised budget.

5. Please consider the cost as well as the time required to make the revisions as you complete your report.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

As you complete your report, please consider the cost as well as the time required to make the revisions.