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torybrooks

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on: Jun 24, 2018
Starting a sentence with It is or There are is
 
  A) usually a sign that the sentence could be shorter and more active.
  B) perfectly acceptable, and you need not try to rewrite the sentence.
  C) a sign that you are using active voice.
  D) a sign that you are using passive voice.
  E) a way to impose parallelism.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is the most concisely worded?
 
  A) The project manager is in charge of furnishing specifications until such time as the project gets underway.
  B) All specifications should be provided by the project manager prior to the start of a project.
  C) Project managers have the capability of changing specifications before the official start date.
  D) The project manager must give the engineers the revised specifications before the project starts.
  E) When it comes to specifications, the project manager must certainly be the only one to change them.


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Sierray

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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Rather than use the passive, It is believed that to begin a sentence, switch to a more active voice: We believe that The result is a sentence that is livelier and has more impact on the reader.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Choice (D) avoids cluttering phrases and provides the information in the simplest and most understandable form.


torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Excellent

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