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Being Concise
 
 
  BEING CONCISE WORKSHEET
 


Revise the following redundant phrases by removing unnecessary words.

For example: advance forward
Revised: advance

  • true facts
  • completely eliminate
  • refer back
  • repeat again
  • combine together
  • close proximity
  • few in number
  • cheaper in cost
  • disappear from view
  • past memories
  • important essentials
  • personal beliefs
  • end result
  • final outcome
  • free of charge
  • completely finish

Revise the following outdated phrases by using updated words.

For example: as per your request
Revised: as requested

  • as per our discussion
  • this day and age
  • in reference to
  • at the present time
  • subsequent to
  • first and foremost
  • in the near future
  • attached please find
  • due to the fact that
  • at the present time
  • in the event that
  • at all times
  • in a situation in which
  • is of the opinion that
  • at your earliest convenience

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