BEING CONCISE WORKSHEET ANSWERS
KEY TO BE CONCISE: ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY WORDS
| Redundant | Revised |
| true facts | true |
| completely eliminate | eliminate |
| refer back | refer |
| repeat again | repeat |
| combine together | combine |
| close proximity | close |
| few in number | few |
| cheaper in cost | cheaper, less costly |
| disappear from view | disappear |
| past memories | memories |
| important essentials | essentials |
| personal beliefs | beliefs |
| end result | result |
| final outcome | outcome |
| free of charge | free |
| completely finish | finish |
| Wordy/Outdated | Revised |
| as per our discussion | as (we) discussed |
| this day and age | today |
| in reference to | about |
| at the present time | now, today |
| subsequent to | after |
| first and foremost | first |
| in the near future | soon |
| attached please find | attached |
| is due to the fact that | because |
| at the present time | now |
| in the event that | if |
| at all times | always |
| in a situation in which | when |
| is of the opinion that | believes |
| at your earliest convenience | soon |
