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Giving Feedback
Instructions:
Turn the following evaluative statements into appropriate feedback:
1. Sue went on and on about the topic and used up all our time.
Your Answer:
Reveal Revised Feedback
The topic was discussed longer than expected, and our time is gone.
2. You should have come to the meeting prepared to discuss the topic.
Your Answer:
Reveal Revised Feedback
Our meetings run more smoothly when everyone arrives prepared to discuss the topic.
3. Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions but those who kindly reprove thy faults was the sage advice given by Socrates.
Your Answer:
Reveal Revised Feedback
I prefer not being interrupted when I'm trying to make a point.
4. You shouldn't be telling me which tasks to do on the project.
Your Answer:
Reveal Revised Feedback
I would prefer not being told which tasks I should do on the project.
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Verb Tense 1
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Adverbs
Comparative and Superlative Modifiers
Misplaced Modifiers
Punctuation
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Commas: INTRO, AP, DA, AD
Commas: CONJ and INTRO
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Being Concise
Information Flow
Parallel Structure
Misplaced Modifiers
Conjunctions as Connectors
You Viewpoint
Nominals and Active Voice
Real Subjects and Strong Verbs
Professional Tone
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