Writing clearly and concisely - Part 1

Find and match elaborate words with simple ones:

• proximity

• find out

• ascertain

• go with

• accompany

• fast

• expeditious

• near

• comply with

• follow

Which is better?

• We are launching a computer course that help people with calculation and data analysis early next week.

• We are launching an Excel course next Tuesday.

Which is better?

• Our hotel occupancy has increased significantly in the recent months.

• Our hotel occupancy has increased by 25 percent in the last 2 months.

Which is better?

• I received and read the email you sent yesterday about the report you’re writing for the project. I agree it needs a thorough, close edit from someone familiar with your audience.

• I received your email about the project report and agree it needs an expert edit.

Which is better?

• The engineer considered the second monitor an unneeded luxury.

• The engineer considered the second monitor a luxury.

Which is better?

• The test revealed conduction activity that was peculiar in nature.

• The test revealed peculiar conduction activity.

Which is better?

• Your audience will not appreciate the details that lack relevance.

• Your audience will appreciate relevant details.

Which is better?

• We are busy tomorrow morning, so we can't fit your garment until 2 pm.

• We are available at 2 pm tomorrow to fix your garment.

Which is better?

• We continue to work on the cell phone case configuration revision project.

• We are developing a redesigned cell phone case.

Which is better

• For better communication, we need a business English writing skill improvement program.

• For better communication, we need a program to improve business English writing skill.